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2.1.15 Transformation: Time to Do podcast
“Transformation: Time to DO” – A sermon from Heights Church Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
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2.8.15 Transformation: Time to Imitate podcast
“Transformation: Time to Imitate” – A sermon from Heights Church Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
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Activist Pastor
THIS POST gives a good synopsis of how I view pastoring. I am grateful for these words. This what I envision for the church I am blessed to lead! Let’s be honest. I think the evangelical tendency to obsess over the Apostle Paul and his letters for local church life has created this visionless, pastoral inwardness. Pauline-obsessed pastors may demonstrate…
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Diminished Expectations
The other night in our Bible study the question came up, “Can we ever get to a place where we don’t grumble?” (We are studying Philippians.) I said flatly, “Of course.” It drew out some surprised looks. I went on, “If it’s raised as an expectation in Scripture, why would we NOT think we could have a place where we…
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The Brian Williams Syndrome
Brian Williams of NBC has been suspended for six months without pay for embellishing stories. It’s a common problem with journalists. They want too much to BE the story. Where have you gone, Walter Cronkite? Some are recommending politicians face the same suspension, but that’s part of their job description, isn’t it? I am reading through a wonderful Mark Twain…
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Praying to see what is new
Our church is moving into a critical time. The transitions are huge. We desperately need to hear the voice of the Lord. We are preparing our hearts to listen even more intently. A couple of verses this morning drew my attention as I read again through Isaiah: From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things…
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The Church Forward and Backward
I wish to speak in favor of the Church. Warts and all. Mistakes and all. Crazies and all. I wish to speak in favor of the Church because it is the body of Christ and he is the Head. I do not wish to worship a bodiless Head. I wish to speak in favor of the Church because it is…
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Why the Church
This reflection from Alister McGrath gives good insight into the importance of the Church. We have our imperfections. We have our deep flaws. We also have the ability to reflect the astonishing beauty of our Savior. We must know the HEAD of the Church loves the BODY. I began to see the church as a place that helps Christians straddle the…
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RIP Dean Smith
Great tribute HERE. There is a generation of great coaches passing from us. For guys like Dean Smith, it wasn’t just about a game. It was about life. He worked hard to help a lot of young men. He worked hard to help change a culture. RESPECT.
