05 June 2011
“There Is No Question”
Jun/10/11
When someone says, “There is no question,” we have to assume “there is a question.” Facts, when clear, speak for themselves. Truth needs to be neither screamed or pounded into the spotlight.
People questioned Jesus about his authenticity through out his life. They ignored miracles, prophecy, and his daily behavior of caring for the ignored, the people not of his circle.
What we know is that people often believe what they wish to believe, what fits in with their behavior at the time.
Had his naysayers accepted him as their Messiah, they would have needed to care for their parents, widows, orphans, and not cheat poor people. They would have had to give up their positions of leadership based on pride and showmanship. Truth would have changed their lives. They weren’t ready.
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People questioned Jesus about his authenticity through out his life. They ignored miracles, prophecy, and his daily behavior of caring for the ignored, the people not of his circle.
What we know is that people often believe what they wish to believe, what fits in with their behavior at the time.
Had his naysayers accepted him as their Messiah, they would have needed to care for their parents, widows, orphans, and not cheat poor people. They would have had to give up their positions of leadership based on pride and showmanship. Truth would have changed their lives. They weren’t ready.
Podcast
Not What, But How
Jun/09/11
Statistics talk. I recently learned that folks change investment advisors for a surprising reason. 13% change based on the performance of their investments with that advisor.
The MAJORITY change advisors based on communication: not enough, not specific to their needs, in other words not WHAT is done, but HOW.
Interesting. I wonder if those of us who claim to be Christ followers might learn something from that for our churches.
Our message is relevant and compelling. What we offer is needed by all. How do we communicate that message? I’m personally challenged to be more Christ like in how I communicate this precious message.
Am I listening first like Jesus did? Am I solid in my faith in spite of extreme loss, like Naomi was? How we communicate matters.
Podcast
The MAJORITY change advisors based on communication: not enough, not specific to their needs, in other words not WHAT is done, but HOW.
Interesting. I wonder if those of us who claim to be Christ followers might learn something from that for our churches.
Our message is relevant and compelling. What we offer is needed by all. How do we communicate that message? I’m personally challenged to be more Christ like in how I communicate this precious message.
Am I listening first like Jesus did? Am I solid in my faith in spite of extreme loss, like Naomi was? How we communicate matters.
Podcast
Africa Sews
Jun/08/11
My heart is already in Africa though I won’t arrive there until next week. Widow Connection will begin more projects to help widows help themselves. It is likely that we’ll buy treadle sewing machines and hire tailoring trainers. If these young widows equip themselves with a skill, it is more likely that they can provide for themselves and their orphaned children. Why are their so many young widows in Africa? An obvious answer in many areas is AIDS. Another deadly cause is conflict. Recent news daily informs the world that within any country, factions clash. Reported deaths in the hundreds are common. These are mainly men--with families.
A third common cause has been called, “The neglected epidemic” road related injuries.
Regardless of the cause, we’ll show up, and do what we can.
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A third common cause has been called, “The neglected epidemic” road related injuries.
Regardless of the cause, we’ll show up, and do what we can.
Podcast
Change The News
Jun/07/11
There’s a saying in a prominent company: “Don’t just report the news; change the news.” Another way to say that might be. “Don’t just report the numbers, work smart and move them up.”
Jesus said the same but with a more significant emphasis. He challenged followers to accept the gifts they were given and grow them exponentially.
We all experience hard things, hard times, and loss. That’s the news. We can change the rest of the story. That hard time, big loss can be the stuff from which we launch to a new purpose, extend compassion to those we ignored before. Spend that adrenaline on a worthwhile cause.
Then when we stand before the only one that matters, we will not need to just report the news. Our life can show that we changed the news.
Podcast
Jesus said the same but with a more significant emphasis. He challenged followers to accept the gifts they were given and grow them exponentially.
We all experience hard things, hard times, and loss. That’s the news. We can change the rest of the story. That hard time, big loss can be the stuff from which we launch to a new purpose, extend compassion to those we ignored before. Spend that adrenaline on a worthwhile cause.
Then when we stand before the only one that matters, we will not need to just report the news. Our life can show that we changed the news.
Podcast
Where Did We Come From?
Jun/06/11
A recent survey reports that only 28% believe God created humans. 41% believe in evolution and 31% don’t know what to believe. I took my grandsons to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. Their foundation of Biblical faith was strengthened as they listened, observed, and experienced the God prints on us as humans and on our planet. At that time they were all the same height, all within one year of age. All similarities ended there: one saunters, one swaggers, one floats--its called ‘walking.’ One smiles shyly, one beams, and one charms--its called smiling. One sprints, one sails, one charges--its called running.
Biblical evidence is enough for me. But if you doubt, just people watch. Whether at a park, airport, mall, or athletic field, God’s handiwork in creating people cannot be denied.
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Biblical evidence is enough for me. But if you doubt, just people watch. Whether at a park, airport, mall, or athletic field, God’s handiwork in creating people cannot be denied.
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