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The passionate pursuit
There is a great article by David Brooks on becoming people with passionate pursuit in our lives once again. In it, I was caught by his definition of “leisure.”
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Week 7: The Affections of Christ and Holy Pursuit
It is a magnificent piece of writing. When I read Paul in these moments I glimpse his hunger and desire to know Christ. There have been times when I come on these passages and I almost weep thinking, “Paul! I want to see what you’ve seen!” Read Philippians 3:7-16 and HERE I use the Common English Bible.
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The determination of one holy passion
They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. (Ps. 24:5-6)
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Where I find my passions
I can wake up every day with a driving passion to help my family, my church, and my city thrive.
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Overcoming obstacles in discipleship
Two key questions that come up for me when I am trying to walk in a discipline: 1. What keeps me FROM this? 2. What drives me TO this? The first question is ready because it brings guilt. “I know I’m supposed to study the Word, but…” We can come up with reasons: “I can’t get my alarm to work. I…
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Praying Bold Prayers
I just came back from an incredibly refreshing prayer retreat. It is so nice to be challenged in the Word and in prayer. One of the great challenges came from the messages and the Lord speaking to me right off the bat. It was basically this: NO MORE NICE PRAYERS. The thought for me is here: “Nice prayers don’t reflect…
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Full Blown, Driving Passion
I am meditating on passion. Dreaming dreams. Asking God for the impossible. The questions I am asking are these: — Where is the place where I find the heart of God? — What motivates me in life? What truly stirs my heart and I find myself sensing the true pleasure of God in it? — Where to my gifts meet…
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Does It Get Old?
I love sports, and I LOVE the Kansas Jayhawks in basketball. On my bucket list is going to a game at Allen Fieldhouse once before I die. Just once. I was in there one time years ago. Roy Williams was in his first season. They had won the national championship the year before. A friend and I walked into the…
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