Be born in weird circumstances Flee a murderous king Argue with scholars at 12 And be a little bit above your station with your parents! Become a carpenter for 30 years Get baptized by your cousin John Go into wilderness and be tested by satan without eating or drinking for 40 days If successful begin... Continue Reading →
“It is that well-developed, tentatively used intuition is actually the best tool for the job; while the apparent solidarity of a rational, strategic plan offers nothing more than a comforting illusion.” “A good deal of corporate planning . . . . is like a ritual rain-dance. It has no effect on the weather that follows,... Continue Reading →
Paul claims he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision (Acts 26:19). Not to be disobedient is to be deliberately obedient; intentionally faithful; God-wardly focused. Paul clearly could have been disobedient, and that's the point. Other things could have crowded in, worthwhile things, ministry and Gospel things even, but he had to be obedient to... Continue Reading →
The incompleteness of our faith is quite astonishing. Don't misunderstand me. Not an incompleteness in the faith, but an incompleteness insofar as we are part of a complete faith. I am convinced, personally, intellectually, academically, historically, experientially, that Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospels of the New Testament; as experienced by millions the world over; as... Continue Reading →
As a pastor, I have been asked the question, "What is your vision for the church?" With my left hand I scratched the back of my head, with my right hand I tapped my closed Bible on my lap. All the while I tried to look like I was taking the question seriously. It didn't... Continue Reading →
A friend was inspired by these words today; which in turn inspired me, and I hope will inspire you too! "Are you attending to your vision? Are you stripping yourself in prayer before the terrible and searching Word of God? Are you being refined in that fire? And am I? Is my vision doing that... Continue Reading →
Gralefrit Theology 