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Becoming like Christ
The Orthodox teaching on theosis is still far beyond me. It is so hard to grasp what is being said, mainly because of my current theological training. Yet, it is a doctrine that is taught carefully and with wisdom. THIS ARTICLE helps me. The author quote C.S. Lewis, which also helps: C. S. Lewis understood this concept and expressed it compellingly in…
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Prayers for the day
Tuesday of Holy Week Almighty ever-living God, grant us so to celebrate the mysteries of the Lord’s Passion that we may merit to receive your pardon. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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2016.03.20 – Palm Sunday Message
“2016.03.20 – Palm Sunday Message” A sermon from Heights Church. More information at HeightsChurchMN.org Subscribe in an RSS reader or on iTunes
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Worship the king!
As we enter into Holy Week brace us with fortitude and gratitude and with the assurance that you are with us, world without end. Amen.
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How does love become unconquerable?
How does love become unconquerable? By never asking what the enemy is doing to it, and only asking what Jesus has done. Loving one’s enemies leads disciples to the way of the cross and into communion with the crucified one. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lord, I confess I all too often want my enemies crushed… and hoping to be there when…
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The DEEP cost of folowing Jesus
It turns out Jesus really means it when he says to folllow him! Not just when it is convenient, but when it is hard. It is ot just about blessing friends.. but blessing enemies as well. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Where in the world is there greater need, where are deeper wounds and pain than those of our enemies? Where is doing…
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Treasure
Jesus goes right after our idols. He goes after our treasures. He need full surrender, not just correct answers. Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Mark 10:21, NIV)
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Words that sound incredibly strange from Bonhoeffer
The way to wholeness and healing is to recognize there is a sickness.
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Evangelical no more
I will also not be “scared silent” anymore…
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2016.03.16 – The Glory in Our Midst
2016.03.16 – The Glory in Our Midst A sermon from Heights Church. More information at HeightsChurchMN.org Subscribe in an RSS reader or on iTunes
