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Be Excellent to Each Other

June 28th, 2009

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Sometimes we find spiritual truths in the most unlikely places. As Christian philosopher Arthur F. Holmes puts it, “All Truth is God’s Truth.” And such was the case with my recent viewing of Bill and Ted’s Excellent adventure.

When Katherine and I sat down last week for a movie night, I had no idea that God was going to remind me of something. Something so very central to our collective Christian life.

In Bill and Ted’s Excellent adventure, our two bumbling “heroes” ride a telephone booth time machine through history, gathering up key historic figures for an oral report and reminding people to “be excellent to each other”. And at first pass, their catch phrase seems like nothing but moronic drivel. But a deeper look reveals that’s not the case – this is exactly the kind of thing that Jesus told us to do. » Read more: Be Excellent to Each Other

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Sidetracked Without Goals

June 22nd, 2009

3647855199_10b9815fe3_oI had big plans Saturday but I didn’t accomplish them because I was sidetracked.

Katherine was out at a church event so I had some time “to myself”. I had a few things planned, one of which was to write another blog posting. As I sat down at the computer, I dutifully checked my email and Facebook account and then settled down to get started.

As the creative juices started flowing, I remembered an article about Feedly.com, an ever-so-interesting RSS feed aggregator and reader. So I just HAD to check it out. As it turns out, it only runs on Firefox, so I just HAD to download and install the update to Firefox. And then I HAD to head back over to Feedly.com so that I could install and set up their Firefox add-on.

As you can probably already tell by both my lack of a Saturday morning post and the meandering story of my “accomplishments,” I was sidetracked. That got me thinking about how often I fail to accomplish anything because I lack clear goals. » Read more: Sidetracked Without Goals

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Prayer for June 17, 2009

June 17th, 2009

Heavenly Father, thank you for the beauty of creation and the gift of rest. Thank you for the rhythms of your grace that guard and guide our lives. Help us to submit ourselves to your rhythms rather than trying to impose our schedules on you.

In your divine wisdom, guide our decisions, meditations, actions, and destinations today. Fill us with abundant joy and wisdom. As we focus our hearts and attentions on you, fill our lives with the recognition of your presence in us, through us, and around us.

Help us to impact our communities and the world in the same way you have impacted our lives. Be glorified.

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Prayer for June 10, 2009

June 10th, 2009

Most holy God, thank you for a new day. Thank you for the strength you have given us to do your will.

As we enter this day, remind us of your divine rhythms of grace and the mercy you have given us, the incredible gift that is salvation, and of the call you have on our lives both as individuals and as your body – the church. Help us to effectively share these gifts – grace, mercy, salvation, and calling – with others both near and far.

In your divine mercy, grant us revelation of spiritual truth and eyes to see your ongoing work in the world. Give us the wisdom and direction to know how you would have us be part of what you are doing.

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Why I Need the Church

June 9th, 2009

I need the church – the community of saints, the body of Christ. I need to spend time with the church. I need to know and be known by the church. I need to identify with the church.

God, in his wisdom, has commanded that I do so but sometimes, in my thick-headedness, I forget that God wants only the best for me. Sometimes I, in my immaturity, need to see the “why” behind God’s command. To see why I need the church.

Here is why I need the church: » Read more: Why I Need the Church

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