Monthly Archives: November 2010

Whose “Priority”?Which Gospel? (via Vinoth Ramachandra)

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

Vinoth Ramachandra has some strong, straight words in terms of the “priority” of proclamation. I see people wobbling on either side, but for Jesus proclamation and “deed” were completely seamless and integrated. His miracles were proclamation. His actions were proclamations. … Continue reading →

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How Pastors Struggle

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

This is by a couple of psychologists that Calvin Seminary and the CRC Pastor-Church Relations office in Grand Rapids use to consult with pastors. The authors based their conclusions upon intensive work with scores of churches and pastors who have … Continue reading →

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God’s testing as revelation of his story within us

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Testing is a recurring theme in Scripture. Israel is tested. Moses is tested. In the Lord’s Prayer we are instructed (in some translations) to “keep us from the time of testing” yet tests come again and again. Our experience in … Continue reading →

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Leadership

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

From Kenneth Bailey’s “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes“ In the concluding decades of the last century the late Hussein bin Talal was King of Jordan. Many unforgettable stories circulate orally around the Middle East about the king. I first heard … Continue reading →

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Ownership, Judgment and Joy

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

My text for Sunday this week is Luke 20:9-19. This is a dramatic and important text that was not unfamiliar to me. Jesus revisits the great Isaiah 5 parable and applies it to himself and his authority to preach in … Continue reading →

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