Eugene Peterson discusses his influences as a writer, as well as how and why he created the Message translation. This was at a Writer’s Symposium by the Sea in California. He relates his experience translating and interpreting the Bible into the Message version. From 2007. Peterson talks about how the Bible is about storytelling, and discusses the influences on him, from Walker Percy to Wendell Berry to James Joyce’s Ulysses.
It’s so easy to slip into the trap of thinking that “worship” = “singing.” Don’t get me wrong—music is a popular and powerful avenue to worship, and I, for one, love being in worship bands and choirs! But worship also takes many other forms. Consciously broadening our definition of “worship” (an act that can itself become a form of worship) helps us to broaden our experience of the great richness and beauty of our Creator, leading us in turn to more and deeper praise of Him.
Jesus’ parable about the lost sheep has always struck a chord in me. I appreciate the willingness of our Lord and savior giving the extra effort for each of us. Sadly, not every lost sheep wants to be rescued from the wilderness. Too often we convince ourselves we can manage on our own, or perhaps worse, that God’s grace is a con game, with God playing the role of uncaring huckster trying to steal who we are. The world is filled with people who believe a variant of those lies, and would rather be cut and broken by the wild beasts of the woods, or succumb to delusions brought on by the poisons of the world, than ask for rescue.
Am I now seeking human approval, or God's approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
In most cases, choosing to live for the world or for God is not a life or death issue. For Thomas, archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Catholic Church in England in 1170, the choice cost him his life.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks about his abiding faith during years of South African apartheid with 'What Is Enlightenment Magazine's editor Jessica Roemischer. Archbishop Tutu discusses the profound effects of prayer on his life, and what it felt like to be prayed for--the sustaining of it.
Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega of my spiritual nourishment.
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I have climbed highest mountains
I have run through the fieldsOnly to be with youOnly to be with you
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Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts
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Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong
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We have an amazing God.
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Why is fear of the Lord so important as a follower of Jesus?
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The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, an Anglican theologian from the 20th century.
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The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott,
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