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What ARE we called to?
We have started a summer series at our church called “Tune My Heart.” We are looking at the Psalms and aspects of worship. This past week we had a guest, Todd Marshall, come and teach on “Worship is LIFE.” It was an incredible kickoff to our series.
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2017.06.04 – Guest Speaker: Church planter Marcus Refsland
“2017.06.04 – Guest Speaker: Church planter Marcus Refsland” A sermon from Heights Church. More information at HeightsChurchMN.org Subscribe in an RSS reader or on iTunes
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Church bashing
We may not think much of the Church in our American angst. We complain. We argue. We are always quick to point out what is “wrong” with the Church. Every particular season I will come across dozens of articles about what NOT to preach on a particular Sunday. (“Make sure you avoid these THREE mistakes on Mother’s Day”, etc.)
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The prophetic center — Why I can’t stay quiet any longer
I posted on Facebook, linking to an article about these crazy “anti-Sharia” rallies that took place yesterday. We had one in Minnesota that was small in number and big in coverage.
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Thank you, Donald Trump
If you paid any attention at all to my posts in the past or my other social media posts, it may come as somewhat of a surprise to “thank” Donald Trump, given my views. By the time I’m done, you can judge that this is a sarcastic title, but let me explain.
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The hard questions
Jesus isn’t afraid of the hard questions. We like to think we’re not afraid of the hard questions… but we don’t ask hard questions. Not like Jesus. The rich young ruler comes to Jesus in Luke 18 and asks what he needed to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus’ probing is what kept him from full commitment.
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Paying attention to the margins
Who does God receive? The ones without status. The ones society doesn’t recognize. Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom…
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Prayer for the day
Lord, in this time may I tire of worthless pursuits. May my vision be filled with your majesty. May I throw off all distractions to follow the holy passion of your great name. 6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord. (Ps. 31:6, NIV)
