living the Gospel in an everyday world
Changing from one form, state, activity or place to another—anticipated or not-anticipated—engenders tough questions and challenges. Since most of us are in some kind of transition, these are urgently relevant to our lives. As we move to another key question that surfaces in transitions, let’s … [Read More...]
“I’m bored,” the young man says, setting his golden harp down on the soft, white mound next to him. His companion sits up quickly, sending small puffs of cloud scattering in every direction, several catching on the shimmering halo that slipped slightly to one side at her sudden movement. … [Read More...]
Whether it is the French people confronted with austerity measures, or the introduction of a new product like New Coke, people generally resist change. Change is unsettling--it splashes cold water on our complacency. It’s little wonder that nearly every day, the doors of a church close, as yet … [Read More...]
In our series on helping new believers get started in the right direction, we have moved to what we can learn about God from what we read. But this information is not academic — it must lead to action. So what four things can we tell new Christians they should do with the Bible? The first is, … [Read More...]
“I married the wrong man and I’m living in the wrong place.” A dear friend called from the east coast of the U.S. with these opening words. How would you respond? My response was not typical, but I knew this woman well. I felt my response needed to match her stark declaration. “What … [Read More...]
Changing from one form, state, activity or place to another—anticipated or not-anticipated—engenders tough questions and challenges. Since most of us are in some kind of transition, these are urgently relevant to our lives. As we move to another key question that surfaces in transitions, let’s quickly review. The seemingly upside-down order of the Stages of…
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You were not born with everything you need to lead well, live well, or contribute well. You were endowed with certain natural traits, talents, values, and strengths from birth and from your story. But to give to the world what is truly needed from you, you must develop your strengths and add to your capacity.…
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“I’m bored,” the young man says, setting his golden harp down on the soft, white mound next to him. His companion sits up quickly, sending small puffs of cloud scattering in every direction, several catching on the shimmering halo that slipped slightly to one side at her sudden movement. “Stop saying that. You’re going to…
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Featured Articles on Trans·formed This Week Is Learning Greek and Hebrew Really Worth It? (Marc Cortez): For many, learning a new language is an exhausting, frustrating, and spirit-killing endeavor, one that has been scientifically proven to cause premature hair loss, marital discord, excess book throwing, and, in small rodents, cancer. So it should come as no…
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Whether it is the French people confronted with austerity measures, or the introduction of a new product like New Coke, people generally resist change. Change is unsettling–it splashes cold water on our complacency. It’s little wonder that nearly every day, the doors of a church close, as yet another community dies of inertia–dies because of…
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In our series on helping new believers get started in the right direction, we have moved to what we can learn about God from what we read. But this information is not academic — it must lead to action. So what four things can we tell new Christians they should do with the Bible? The…
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“I married the wrong man and I’m living in the wrong place.” A dear friend called from the east coast of the U.S. with these opening words. How would you respond? My response was not typical, but I knew this woman well. I felt my response needed to match her stark declaration. “What are your…
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First, a confession. I like languages. I always have. There’s something fun about unraveling a new language, pulling the pieces apart, learning how it works, and then trying to put it back together again. It’s like a puzzle just waiting to be solved. It’s not easy, and like most puzzles it can be pretty frustrating.…
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I seldom use a blog to rant. Most of my posts reflect on things I am reading, and the aim is hopefully to be thoughtful and articulate. But there have been a number of disturbing events that have sort of piled up, creating a certain sickness in my soul. So for those of you willing…
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There are four things that followers of Jesus believe about the Bible. I don’t have time to cover them in detail, but let me mention them and I’ll give you a website where you can learn more if you want. This is really important material. The Bible wants to become your guide, and you have…
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