07/02/2012 Embracing Prayer
Somewhere near the end of the Old Testament, squeezed between Nahum and Zephaniah, is the little book of Habakkuk. It’s only 4 chapters long (you could probably read it in 10 minutes). This guy had a passion for God and a vision of God’s power, but he was living in a time when Israel was far from God and evil was prospering. He was unafraid to bring the deep questions of his heart before God – boldly speaking out about the situations he saw before him. Interestingly Habakkuk’s name probably means “wrestle” or “embrace” – he wrestled with God in... read more
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19/07/2011 How Much Bible Do I Need to Lead?
This is a toughie. The reality is that all we "need" is a most basic understanding of Scripture & theology. Some people use the Apostle's Creed as an outline of the basic truth required. Others use their own formulas. The miracle of Jesus is that he used inadequate, unprepared, novices and changes the world with them. Many of the people God has used to launch powerful movements were inarticulate and even illiterate. Our knowledge is simply not the point.... read more