imagining how the church can reorient around mission

 I just had to put this up before the NBA season ended.

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In fairness to Rob Bell, here he is with a statement of his creed.  It's quick and you might want to listen.  I am sure this will infuriate some and allay others.  Regardless, from one Rob to another – Grace.

Here is a video from Justin Powell.  He is the planter I just visited in Barcelona.  Amazing.  It will take a couple of minutes, but it would be great if you took a look at it!

Did you catch the line they shared about how they viewed the poverty and hardship of the township they minister in?  They were told to, "Look at the gap – what it is now and what it will be when Jesus returns."  I don't think we can do mission adequatley unless we have both a clear Kingdom theology and and a mature eschatology (beliefs about the end times).  

After spending time with these two this last summer, I was humbled and inspired to look at and live differnently in the city I reside in.   read more

Here is a candid discussion about Porn from three seasoned guys who each have rich theological backgrounds.  It really highlights the the needed balance of grace and repugnance concerning the sin of pornagraphy.  Let me know what you think???