A Renewed Mind
“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ…”
Philippians 2:5
Thus begins the powerful passage describing Jesus as the suffering servant. It is one of the most insightful descriptions of the incarnation as Jesus “emptied himself” and became obedient to the Father, even unto death on the cross.
To have a mind like that of Jesus is a radical transformation.
It means that we know who we are as sons and daughters of God.
It means that we embrace God’s calling and purpose for our lives as it pertains to both who we are and what we do.
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Be Strong and Courageous!
This past Sunday Heidi and I shared our vision for 2025. We are excited, hopeful, and prayerful as we look ahead. Our mission is to Make Jesus Known! We also wrapped up 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, and 24 Hours of continuous prayer and worship. The culminating hour of worship was powerful. It is wonderful being part of a group of people who are sincerely seeking God and growing together.
If you missed the service, here it is:
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ALSO, we introduced some exciting possibilities for New Life Church. […]
I am a work in progress
Yesterday I gave a sermon titled, “Work in Progress”. The manuscript and video are found here. The manuscript includes discussion questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q7zMJjVP-4n7MfqtPOksyHf1UHHd5F9o9xlxMmSjxGk/edit?usp=sharing.
This theme is one the Lord has been putting on my heart lately. I am slowly reading through Dallas Willard’s “Renovation of the Heart” and it really brings to focus the importance and hope of personal inward transformation, to become more like Jesus.
In what ways are you growing and being stretched to be more like Him?
True Self
There is One who is pleased with you, not because of what you have done, but because of what Jesus has done. He found you at your worst, and brought you home. Truly, you are not what you think about yourself. You are not what you do. You are not your accomplishments. You are not what you have. You are a child of God. Known, formed, and loved.
Hot Topic: Women in Ministry
Christians continue to debate the ministry roles of women in the Church. This continues to show up in the news in articles such as this one in today’s USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/12/sbc-southern-baptist-convention-women-pastors-ban-fails/74071691007/
Galatians 3:28 says “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Perhaps the most compelling argument in favor of women in all offices of ministry has to do with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In Paul’s lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts, he never indicates that some gifts are for men and other […]