Monthly Archives: March 2014

March 7, 2014 · 01:27

Jeju island, Korea

Even though it was only 2 degrees (36f) we went out to check out the amazing lava rock, sand and crystal clear water…

March 6, 2014 · 09:22

In the Western Christian world, the celebration of Lent began yesterday (Wednesday – I’m posting from Korea and its already Thursday here). In the reading on culture I have been doing lately, I have been reminded how very small (as a proportion) Western style Christianity is compared to the global church.

A moment ago I saw a tweet (from CT) that warned against turning Lent into a self help program with God as your coach.

Whoa, this really bears thinking about. Indeed, in our desire to receive blessing from celebrating the church seasons… let’s be careful that they are not ritual or tradition (remember what Jesus said about the traditions of man) for their own sake… or a self help program. You can’t help yourself; if you could, why was there an incarnation, a crucifixion and a resurrection?

Exalt Jesus through Lent, don’t engage in some false humility from guilt.

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March 5, 2014 · 18:37

#PrayForUkraine

One of my dear friends from Europe who is Ukrainian wrote the following as part of an email I received this morning…

“As the eyes of the whole world are fixed on this situation and news are filled with stories and reports,we call every Christ follower to come to our Lord and pray for the following:

For the people of Ukraine so that they would trust God and be strong and courageous as they are going through this challenge; and for peace, unity, and freedom for their country.
For special protection and help for all orphans and families at risk affected by this crisis.
For families whose loved ones were killed or wounded during the protests in Kiev
For Ukraine to achieve social and economical stability and continue on its path to becoming a nation without orphans.
For Christians in Ukraine and Russia to be the light and the salt and demonstrate love and forgiveness.
For God’s truth to shine in this region that will destroy all lies, propaganda, and evil schemes.

As you pray, please, thank God for the positive changes which are taking place in Ukraine following the change in the government, for the unity among the churches and the nation of Ukraine, and for many people who are turning to God in these days.

May to God be the glory!”
Indeed to God be the Glory.

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March 5, 2014 · 04:34