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Category Archives: grace turned outward
The judging game
I take notice today that there are actually two sides to judging: there is judging, and there is being judged. Both are important and both are something we should be without. We don’t talk very much about the second one, … Continue reading
Taking the high road
So whatever happened to Nabal, that foolish guy in the story of David and Abigail (1 Samuel 25) who refused to share his bounty with David and his fighting men, and would have met his fate at the end of … Continue reading
Lay down your swords
“So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that pertain to him [Nabal] by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.” (1 Samuel 25:22 KJV) No doubt about it; David … Continue reading
Posted in discipleship, grace turned outward, Worldview
Tagged grace turned outward, leadership
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Somebody among Somebodies
This will be the last of the Catches about what I took away from my Wheaton College reunion weekend and can pass on to you. We’ve talked about memorial stones — remembering when and where God met us in the … Continue reading
What’s going on next door?
In bringing about a community act of human love and compassion, we helped our neighbors take part in a genuine move of kindness that prevented the imminent homelessness of a single woman in our neighborhood.
Posted in giving, grace turned outward, Uncategorized
Tagged caring for the homeless, neighborhood Christian
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Towards a Spirit-driven life
Both Andrew and my wife pointed out one small detail I failed to mention in my Catch yesterday where I pointed out that the commands of God had all been reduced to a single simple one with two parts: Love … Continue reading
Grace riddle
Riddle: Once you get it, you have to give it; and if you can’t give it, you never got it. What is it?
Changing the world
How do you change the world? By being different. By having a different reaction than the one that’s expected. By being what the world needs.
God’s welcome home
Sometimes you don’t know what you’re missing ’til you leave it for awhile… My good friend and mentor, Ron Ritchie, sent me a picture yesterday of the Christian rock group, Love Song, and Phil Keaggy, taken at an awards event … Continue reading
Through our own two eyes
Rain can ruin your weekend Or rain can spare your life; Depending on who you are and what your thirst is like. – Mark Heard, from the song, “Some … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 