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Key life questions
I am reminded of key questions to keep in front of me from Dallas Willard: What is real? What is the good life? Who is a good person? How does one become a good person?
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The elements of care
We are in a harsh dualistic age. It has sharp edges. Ideologies are in combat and the stakes are this: “It has to be exactly like this or not at all.” This particular piece shows that tension.
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The life that counts is so often ordinary
Sayings I wish we would ban in Christianity… well, there are so many. But at the top currently is this one: “You are a world changer!” You are not. Jesus is the world changer. You serve him.
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To LIVE in this chaotic world, let DEATH be at work…
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. (2 Corinthians 4:10, NIV) Some thoughts from NT Wright:
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I didn’t understand deception
This passage meant something entirely different for me when I was in my 20s that today: 2 Timothy 4:3–4 (NLT)3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject…
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Transitions
There aren’t really “moments” of transition. They often appear that way, but the truth is transition is always a part of life. We are always “on the way.” We are on the way from birth to childhood. Those around the newborn meeting their every need. Teaching them along the way. Preparing them for those first steps, those first words, those…
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Deep satisfaction
I find a recurring battle going on in my spirit right now. While I am pretty sure of the way through it, the battle isn’t any less intense. The feelings are raw and real for me. I spent 30 years in ministry. While I still feel “called” in ministry, I have entered a new ministry space and, quite candidly, it…
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Why I use a personal trainer
I wrote on three areas of transformation in my life that have added to my base of spiritual formation. (HERE) One area I focused on in another post was the benefit of a personal coach at this point in my life and career. (HERE)
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More depth
It’s my age. It’s that place in life where I find myself. There are times when I reflect a bit deeper on the transitions of life. I ran across THIS ARTICLE a couple of years ago after hearing his talk online. I pulled it out again recently to reflect on what is needed in my life at this point.
Tag: Life
