Week In Review (5/18/13)

Mike Mobley —  May 18, 2013
Week In Review

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Here’s a recap of blog posts you may have missed this week:

Four Temptations Christian Leaders Face - Dave Kraft discusses various temptations that Christian Leaders face today such as comparing and competing, elitism, everything being about you, and the temptation of acting independently.

The Idol of Control - Lots of parents have common struggles they face with their children whether they are newborns, teenagers, or even adults when it comes to trying to control them. Even with the best intentions of wanting to keep them safe, Paul Tripp discusses the danger and idolatry of control. Continue Reading…

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Why Would We Fear Good News?

Cory Johnson —  May 17, 2013
Fear - Good News?

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I am joining several high school students in reading through a gospel (or multiple) as we are spiritually preparing to take our lives on mission to the Czech Republic this summer. I’m probably behind the rest of the group, and thus found myself in Luke 2:8-21 this morning.

It reads:

“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” (v. 8-11)

These shepherd guys were just out doing their job, when all of sudden an angel appears, shining the glory of the Lord around. The Bible says that great fear filled them. Why would great fear fill them? I mean, shepherds are known for being able to protect their flock from some of the fiercest apex predators (see David in 1 Samuel 17). So why would great fear fill them now? Continue Reading…

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Men: Act Like Men

Mike Mobley —  May 15, 2013
Men - Act Like Men

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“….Act Like Men….Be Strong….”

All too often I find myself thinking through how I want to be a great man & do great things for the Lord & for my family, but I need to step up. My desire to be a leader and lead my family to live their lives for Jesus Christ as well as building up and equipping the church constantly rings in my head, especially in the times I fall way short of this. I am encouraged that the desire is even there, but there is a tension that continues to remain between the culture defining manhood and the bible defining manhood. I am sure I am not alone, so if that is the case, what do we do as men? Continue Reading…

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Scripture on Family

Mike Mobley —  May 10, 2013

Family - Scripture

Many things come to mind when people think of family. Some are great stories of family traditions or new families forming with babies, and others are difficult family situations or really no type of family at all. Culture attempts to define family in many ways depending on where you live, but lined up against Scripture, typically culture is in opposition to what the word of God actually says.

Regardless of what your past family history may look like, an amazing truth from the Bible teaches that God is our Father for those who believe and trust in Christ, and we are adopted as sons and daughters into a new family. Into an eternal family. Our life here will seem like a mist, a vapor, (James 4:13-14) and will be gone quickly, but for believers, we will get to spend eternity with God and with our new family. Praise Him!

There are also multiple areas that teach how we are to go about leading our families to Christ as of today, even in today’s culture.

Here is what the Bible has to say about Family: Continue Reading…

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Marveling at Jesus

Guest Post —  May 8, 2013

This is a guest post by Jordan Shirkman. Jordan blogs at The Point of Impact. He is passionate about helping people discover tools and wrestle with ideas that will enable them to live lives for Jesus that will outlast their days. He'd love to connect with you on Twitter or Facebook.

Jesus - Marveling

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I had heard the Grand Canyon was an inspiring natural wonder. It’s a must see among nature’s most impressive sights.

For some reason, I couldn’t quite wrap my mind around it. I believed what people had said–that it was magnificent and amazing. I knew the Grand Canyon had to be stunning. But it was hard to picture a giant hole in the ground changing my life.

I imagined it would be like a giant cereal bowl–deep, circular, and with minor remains of Fruity Pebbles scattered about.

When I was in high school, my family took a trip out west and I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Canyon itself.

That was the day I realized I would never become an FBI sketch artist. My mental renderings were way off from the verbal pictures others were trying (and valiantly) painting for me. I simply couldn’t envision anything like this wonder of the world. Continue Reading…

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Jesus and John Elway

Guest Post —  May 6, 2013

This is a guest post by Chris Howard. Chris says "I am thankful to be alive in Christ and want to make much of His name. I am a husband to my beautiful wife Jessica and a father to my sweet daughter Clara. I always enjoy a great conversation, telling a good story, and reading a book I can't put down." You can contact him on Twitter and Facebook. If you are interested in writing a guest post, check out the guidelines here.

Jesus - and John Elway

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Knowing the end result makes all the difference.

When I was a kid in Denver, we had mass in our house each Sunday. We weren’t Catholic. My family massed around the television to drink the Orange Crush-flavored Kool-Aid of the early 1980’s Denver Broncos. As they fought for every inch of football glory, we took it seriously. If you happened to be the one to walk in the room and the Broncos fumbled or threw an interception, you were asked (not politely) to leave the room until something good happened. After many cold winters of missing the playoffs, something great happened.

John Elway became a Bronco.

Soon, we witnessed victories snatched out of the hands of opponents by our new rifle-armed Houdini and the playoffs became a regular occurrence. And although my family moved to the land of Cowboys, our Bronco loyalty stood firm as we waited for them to reach the Super Bowl. Continue Reading…

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