Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
I have discussed the situation I found myself in here. I have also discussed how God directed me to lead with Spiritual Formation and Discipleship in mind. Now, I will tell you about a few of the things we tried and how they worked. Daily Prayer. Everyday at 9:30, any staff that wants to meet... Continue Reading →
When I was asked to be the Interim Director of the library I had a problem. I mentioned this at the end of the last post. Why had God allowed me to pursue something like the Apprentice Experience, why had I gone through the effort of trying to start a ministry, why was I passing... Continue Reading →
I had hoped and knew something new was happening. There was a stirring, a combination of incidents, and a level of uneasiness. I thought God was providing something new in my career. Not a new job but maybe a new side gig or teaching opportunity. I just couldn't shake this interest and even calling I... Continue Reading →
I am a parent but I hardly write about parenting. I am a husband but I hardly write about marriage. I hold a managerial job but I haven't mentioned leadership on this blog. I am a member of a church but I barely mention church. I am a citizen of a democracy but I avoid... Continue Reading →
Vulnerability has been a theme running through many of the readings we have done through the Apprentice Experience. My friend Kris has taken vulnerability on as a calling and has seen great progress in his own life and among others willing to do it. He encouraged me to be more vulnerable on the blog and... Continue Reading →
I never thought of myself as a prayer warrior but then I started to count up all of the prayers I say that get me through the day. I realized that I consistently pray memorized prayers. For some of these, they surface without me even trying to pray them. I use the Jesus Prayer the most... Continue Reading →
Have you heard about the psychological study of the seminary students and the Story of the Good Samaritan? Researchers had seminary students prepare a talk/sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The students were then asked to go to the next building and deliver their message. On the way to the other building, a... Continue Reading →
I don't trust myself for honest feedback, so I was skeptical at Gathering 2 of the Apprentice Experience when we were asked, in our small groups, to provide feedback to others in the group. We were asked to think about a person in our group and say one thing about them that has been a... Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to do something great. I wanted to be known for my accomplishments, to be sought after for my significance, to be well known, even famous. There is no denying the pride, greed, envy, and jealousy that is inherent in such ambitious thoughts. And I am... Continue Reading →
I continue sharing some excerpts from Francis Spufford's book Apologetic. I hope this helps you see the sacrifice of Jesus in a fresh way so that Good Friday and Easter are profoundly inspiring to you. I would suggest that you read the words below as a meditation on Christ's work, his death, the reason for... Continue Reading →
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