May 2013
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“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it...”
– Joseph to his brothers (Genesis 50:20)
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“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that...”
– Colossians 3:23-24
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“For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever...”
– 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
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“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
– Mark 13:31
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Content Contentment: A Revelation of God's...
So this probably isn’t news to anyone (I keep hearing complaints about spamming everyone on Facebook with my “I’m Hiring!” updates), but in February I made a lateral move to become a Recruiter. It’s been about three months and I think it’s safe to say I’m pretty settled and acclimated to the new position.
It’s also safe to say I’m loving it!...
April 2013
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“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your...”
– Romans 12:2
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“He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces...”
– Proverbs 28:13
“The greatest gift you can give to another human being is a secure you in Christ...”
– Christine Caine (via eliseeyears)
For a while the past follows you, then comes the day when at last you break away.
You make all things new. Revelation 21:5
“His grace exceeds how far you have fallen and how fast you have run away.”
– Judah Smith (via colorsinhandfuls)
March 2013
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Go To Traffic School →
If you ever need to attend traffic school, this site is a GREAT option.
I finished the course quickly, as they do not force you to stay on pages using timers. At the end of each chapter, you answer two questions and you have the chance to go change your answers if you answer incorrectly. Then you are also asked one media question pertaining to the chapter, such as, what color was the car in such...
Psalm 23 →
Thank You, Jesus.
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“Spiritual disciplines don’t make us grow— that’s the Holy...”
– Gospel Growth (27)
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“The more our hearts are hardened by pride and sin as we hold on to offenses, the...”
– John Bevere (Bait of Satan, 181)
"Lovers will always outwork workers." →
mickeycho:
Today was one of those days at work. I looked at my to-do list and started blanking out, staring into the megapixels between each word. I finally mustered up enough energy to start my work but fizzled out within 15 minutes. There was no joy, no passion, no desire to do anything I was doing. I felt…
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“Pride keeps you from dealing with the truth. It distorts your vision. You never...”
– John Bevere (Bait of Satan, 8)
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“Nearly every day in the summer, I take my dog to Westmoreland Park, where she...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 246-247)
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“Discontentment says less about your current status than it does about your...”
– Pastor Kim Kira
I’m not who I was.
February 2013
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“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 206
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“He said to me I was a tree in a story about a forest, and that it was arrogant...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 198)
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“God does not answer Job’s questions. It’s as though God starts off...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 197)
Get bitter or get better.
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“The number one tool I’m giving you to show the world who I am is the...”
– Tim Keller (A Counter Culture of Grace, 14:35-15:01, assuming Jesus’ point of view based on James 4:1-4 & John 17:20-24)
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Revival
We cannot ask for revival without knowing the character of Jesus.
We cannot ask without thinking of His humility, His perfect obedience to lay down His life on the cross, His lovingkindness, His zeal & passion, His faithfulness to carry out His every perfect Word, His power, His integrity, His love, a gentle dove yet as keen as a serpent, the Lamb of sacrifice and the Lion of Judah, summoned...
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“If [Sunday service] is the main way you experience [your church], you are not...”
– Tim Keller (A Counter Culture of Grace, 11:00-13:00)
Excellent sermon on what it means to be in community. We are called to be in a Christian community, but too often we settle for so much less (which is to our convenience and comfort, but also to our detriment).
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January 2013 Book Review: Revolution in World...
In Progress
How People Grow (9/2009)
Victory Over the Darkness (12/2011)
The Meaning of Marriage (6/2012)
Praying Life (2/2012)
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (12/2012-1/2013)
Completed (2013)
Revolution in World Missions (1/2012-1/2013)
Get your free copy of Revolution in World Missions here (also available in PDF)!
I greatly enjoyed this book written by K.P. Yohannan, the man who...
January 2013
13 posts
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“…I realized how much of our lives are spent trying to avoid conflict. Half...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 186)
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An inciting incident…or incidents.
Whatever You say Whatever it costs Lord, I receive from You at the cross
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“It is when people do not allow God to show up through them that the world...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 118)
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“So as I was writing my novel, and as my characters did what he wanted, I became...”
– Donald Miller (A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, 87)
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Praying for Others
It’s interesting how praying for others reveals so much of your own heart. As you pray, you are often caused to dwell on your interactions with these people, interactions which so often fall short.
I encourage you to try it! Pray for one person you interact with frequently and see how God stirs up in You a desire to change so you can be more effective for Him in that relationship.
Maybe...
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Two Christians Killed in North Korea →
I’ve had a growing interest in North Korea, which continues to be Open Door’s #1 place holder when ranking countries where persecution of Christians is most severe.
I find it interesting that on both missions trips I’ve participated in (one to inner-city Cinicinnati and one to China) I have met individuals who have been or are actively involved in the plight of North Koreans...
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“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
– Proverbs 16:3
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“…our tactics are simply crazy. Perhaps 80% of our efforts for Christ—weak as...”
– George Verwer (via K.P. Yohannan, Revolution in World Missions, 173)
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Resolved: 2013
I’m not very good at following rules. I suck at keeping resolutions. Yet in the latter half of 2012, a friend and I started a system where we create rules based on our goals and are penalized if we violate those rules.
For example, I am notorious for being late, which is unfortunately seen as a characteristic of a bad employee, so I’ve set the super ambitious rule that I must arrive...
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2012 Book Recap
In Progress
How People Grow (9/2009)
Victory Over the Darkness (12/2011)
The Meaning of Marriage (6/2012)
Revolution in World Missions (1/2012)
Praying Life (2/2012)
Completed (2012)
Radical (9/2011-5/2012)
The Heavenly Man (6/2010-6/2012)
Comforts from the Cross (8/2012)
Longing for Eden (10/2012-11/2012)
Father Fiction (12/2012)
Book of the year? Radical by far. That in conjunction...
December 2012
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“Love is action; it’s deciding something is true and living out that...”
– Donald Miller (Father Fiction, 193)
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“God is at a disadvantage when He says He loves us, because the love we know is...”
– Donald Miller (Father Fiction, 192) 