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Why I am Reformed – Blog Series

March 21, 2012 in Church, Leadership, Theology with 2 Comments

A.W Tozer said, ““What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”

I believe that to be a very valid statement.

Theology can be a confusing subject in which we easily get lost and confused. Even the word is kind of scary. Really though, everyone has a theology, it’s merely what you believe about God. The problem is that most people don’t know WHY they believe WHAT they believe.

The problem grows even more when we try to explain our beliefs to one another. We have all these different backgrounds and usually come to these conversations with presuppositions that only muddy the waters and wreak havoc on our communication.

I decided to start a conversation on my blog concerning my personal beliefs. Usually one of two things happen when people discover that I adhere to a Reformed theological position. Either a) they cringe and think that I hate lost people or b) they have no idea what I’m talking about.

The goal over the next week or so will be to share my thoughts in a blog series simply titled: “Why I am Reformed.” I’m hoping that you guys will jump in the conversation. Ask questions. Submit thoughts.

You learn about me, and I learn about you. We’ll begin with a introduction to Reformed theology and then move through it’s major points.

What say you?

Only Jesus

January 17, 2012 in Church, Crossroads Church, Personal with 0 Comments

I’m a wreck. A complete mess. At times a deprave sinner, and at times a sincere follower of Christ.

I’m not there yet.

Sometimes that gets the best of me, and I fall apart wondering why God would choose to use me for the proclamation of good news. How could someone as jacked up as I am, possibly serve any purpose in the advancement of the Kingdom? And at the basis of all that, how could He even love me?

Here’s what I’m coming to learn and appreciate -

The Gospel is not about me or you. It’s not about us, because it’s for us. It’s not about our strengths or our weaknesses. It’s about Jesus. Only Jesus.

So, the next time you fail or the next time you do something great, do not focus on yourself.

Focus on Jesus.

When your eyes are fixed on Him, you’ll forget about you.

While we worry about junk…

September 29, 2011 in America, Awaken, Church, Compassion, Crossroads Church with 0 Comments

 

…Youcef Nadarkhani faces the possibility of being executed for his faith and refusal to renounce Jesus Christ.

What courage!
What faith!

I feel great sorrow for Youcef and his family. I feel great shame for myself and the lack of boldness I have in my proclamation of Jesus absent any persecution.

We worry about so much in the American church. So much pointless crap.

I pray we start worrying about what matters.

The Glory of God, for the good of all people.

Pray for Youcef. Pray for his family.

“And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness” Acts 4:29

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