Sep 30
2015
On celebration
The discipline of celebration is especially important for people in exile.
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COOL YA JETS
“So why are you now trying to out-god God, loading these new believers down with rules that crushed our ancestors and crushed us, too? … So what are we arguing about?” Acts 15:10-11 MSG
Keep ReadingThe Apostles and the “Uttermosts”
“God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith” (Acts 15:8, 9).
Keep ReadingBoundary Lines and Border Crossings
… we should not trouble those gentiles who are turning to God … (Acts 15:19).
Keep ReadingOn Purpose, For a Purpose
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
Keep ReadingSep 29
2015
Take a measured response
Across the empire, the uniform posture of the Jews was to protect themselves, not to take advantage.
Sep 28
2015
A mature response to opposition
A mature response recognizes that not everyone is an enemy, but that enemies are real.
Sep 25
2015
A calling rediscovered
In exile, God’s people often rediscover their calling.
Sep 24
2015
Rapid Rise
God’s people in exile rise to power when they demonstrate faithfulness and character. But things rarely run in a straight line.
Sep 23
2015
Disturbing Justice
Throughout Scripture we’re called to hold onto both sides of God’s character: mercy and justice.
Sep 22
2015
Focus your communication
Esther refused to dilute the persuasiveness of her request.
Sep 21
2015
Gift in the limelight
Is there a gift you been waiting to apply and unleash?
Sep 18
2015
Operational atheism
Where in your life do you see operational atheism (ie. you running your plans as if there is no God)?
Sep 17
2015
Play the game
Where in your life is God calling you to step in and play the game by the rules?