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Category Archives: Misc
Sermon of the Week: Words With Life
What if we eulogized people while they are alive?
Words with Life (Part 4) (Pastor Robert Gelinas) from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.
Angels of Advent (p1)
Angels were intricately involved in the life of Jesus, but not just Jesus…
angels of advent pt 1 from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.
Going Offline
Going offline.
Resting.
Social media fast.
See ya in a week.
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Share Your Favorite Podcast
What are your favorite podcasts?
I subscribe to over twenty podcasts. I listen to the majority of these on occasion depending on their current topic or the mood of the moment. However, there are a few that I never miss.
Here they are my “never-miss-podcasts.” (no particular order):
Catalyst: Brad Lomineck and Ken Coleman of Catalyst never fail to add value to my ministry.
NPR Tell me More: Michel Martin has a knack for seeing newer, deeper angles on the current events of our day.
NPR Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!: Witty takes on the weekly news
The Phil Vischer Podcast: Skye Jethani and Phil Vischer provide thoughtful dialogue about life and Christian faith.
This American Life: Never fails to satisfy my ache for a good story.
What are your favorite podcasts?
Let’s Talk Faith and Politics: Alternative Views (p5)
Today is for those of you who hold alternative views. By that I mean: Tea Party–Occupy Wall Street–Libertarian Etc.
I’m assuming that you’ve read this article: Why I am a Christian and Libertarian
Two questions:
- How do you agree/disagree with the article?
- How did your faith & study of scripture lead you to your political position?
Again, thanks for your willingness to share and don’t feel limited by the three options that I suggested.
(If you are just not entering into this dialogue please read this first: Let’s Talk Faith and Politics (p1))
Let’s Talk Faith and Politics: Conservatives & Republicans (p3)
Today is for those of you who would describe yourself as conservative and/or Republican.
I’m assuming that you’ve read this article: Why I am a Christian and Republican
Two questions:
- How do you agree/disagree with the article?
- How did your faith & study of scripture lead you to your political position?
Thanks in advance for your willingness to share.
Tomorrow we will hear from progressives and/or Democrats.
(If you are just not entering into this dialogue please read this first: Let’s Talk Faith and Politics (p1))
Let’s Talk Faith and Politics (p1)
How does your faith influence your politics?
Jesus didn’t shy away from politics and we shouldn’t either. Rather, I believe, our faith in Christ should guide our politics.
Yet, people deeply committed to Christ don’t all agree on politics. Most Christians usually vote and choose their party based upon their faith. We all don’t agree even though we are reading the same Bible and serving the same God.
This week I’m going to host a discussion on this blog on faith and politics.
My hope is that we will share our views humbly and with civility. No attacks or rock throwing, rather let us be, “quick to listen and slow to anger.” Let us elevate the discourse. Ultimately, they will know we are Christians by our love not by our vote. Amen.
Good and godly people choose to put different bumper stickers on our cars. The problem is that is usually as far as the dialogue goes.
Are you a Democrat because you are a Christian? Are you a Republican or Libertarian because of your faith?
Homework
Everyone is welcome to read and follow the discussion, but I’m asking that you do some homework before you post comments
Earlier this year, Relevant Magazine, did a series on faith and politics that will serve as a guide to our discussion.
Here are the links:
Why I am Christian and Libertarian
Use these articles as food for thought and then let’s learn from each other. This coming week we will have a day devoted to discussing each one of these viewpoints.
Ground rules:
- Share clearly how Jesus & the Bible lead you to your conclusions. Let your comments flow from your faith–not republican vs. democrat; conservative vs. liberal talking points.
- Don’t say why you are not the other party. That is, say what you are for, not what you are against.
- No attacks whatsoever upon other participants.
- Have fun!
You ready for this?
Our Secret Guest–Talk about noteworthy!
This last weekend we had Chris Simning at Colorado Community Church.
All I can say is, “Wow!”
Noteworthy (Part 4) (Chris Simning) from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.
Join The Mercy Prayer Movement
I’m hoping you will help me launch a movement of prayer.
In the Bible, there is a prayer that is prayed more than any other: “Lord, have mercy”–The Mercy Prayer. Remarkably, there is not one time in the Bible where God denies this request! What if The Mercy Prayer became the most prayed prayer in your life, family, church and community?
God delights to show and is rich in mercy. God’s mercy is available for those who sin and those who suffer; those who suffer because of sin and those who sin to alleviate their suffering. (That sentence is worth reading again!)
My book, The Mercy Prayer: The One Prayer Jesus Always Answers (Thomas Nelson), will be available in nine months. My hope is that it will be a tool to inspire many to understand God’s mercy and His willingness to respond to our need for it. It’s going to take a team.
