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    Do you see what he sees?

    Monday, August 24th, 2009

    Reminds me of Einstein’s observation: “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” HT: Christian Monzon.

    Singing and Praying Justice: My New Article at UrbanFaith.com

    Monday, August 24th, 2009

    My latest article, co-written with Pastor Louis Carlo of Abounding Grace Ministries, was published today at UrbanFaith.com. Here’s an excerpt. … At its core, the Gospel is a story about a loving God who reconciles humanity into loving relationships with Himself, themselves, and each other. Justice fits into the story as Christ rights the wrongs [...]

    Semi-Weekly Webcast: The King of Pop Magnifies the King of Kings

    Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

    Lionell Ritchie performs “Jesus is Love” Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service, 7/7/09 Even in death the King of Pop mesmerized us. But what struck me most of all during Michael Jackson’s memorial service was how the King of Kings was magnified. Here are my real-time reactions to the service, courtesy of Twitter. ++ “The King of [...]

    Love is an Orientation Discussion Heats Up

    Friday, May 29th, 2009

    I posted four new topics at the Love is an Orientation Virtual Book Club today, one each from the Premise and Introduction, and two from Chapter 1. I’m going to also record them here for my own archival purposes, but please add to the discussion here. C-1: A third way? [Sorry this post is so [...]

    Confessions of a Hypocrite on Loving the Least of These

    Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

    Confessions of a Youth Pastor Hypocrite on Loving the Least of These: Meeting Jesus on the Lower East Side [The following is an excerpt of Jeremy Del Rio's latest article originally published in the May/June 2009 issue of The Journal of Student Ministries. Read the entire article here, or subscribe to The Journal here.] Salvation [...]

    Preventing Pestilence and Thriving Despite Terror

    Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

    Psalm 91 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly [...]

    31.8: A Response to Urban Poverty

    Thursday, March 5th, 2009

    Enjoying Crossroads Christian Church‘s 30-Day Adventure sermon series about urban poverty and how churches can respond. Eavesdrop (download, for free) the messages here. February 22 to March 22 we will be focusing on the topic of urban poverty. In addition to Sunday morning services, daily reflection journals, small discussion groups, and service projects will be [...]

    Weekly Webcast: God is not a “White Man”

    Thursday, February 12th, 2009

    White Man Music by Michael Gungor Band. Video by Eden Martinez One of my former youth leaders Eden Martinez produced this amazing video for Abounding Grace Ministries‘ Youth Sunday service last week. It’s caused quite a dust-up on Facebook. Enjoy. “White Man” By Michael and Lisa GungorUploaded by edenmart11 Related + “Losing Races: A Dream [...]

    Recently on Twitter

    Monday, January 26th, 2009

    Prepping breakout for the Pastors Prayer Summit: “Change We Can Believe In: Rediscovering ‘Real Religion’ for our Churches and our Children” # The Leader’s Orientation, Josh 3:2-4. “Follow [the ark of God]. Then you will know which way to go.” # Pete Scazzero, “Waiting upon the Lord: Preparing for a Silent Retreat.” Most church ppl [...]

    Wednesday Weekly Webcast (New Year’s Edition)

    Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

    Life Without Limbs For all the times we’re tempted to whine or whimper in 2009, remember Nick Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, at 24 he’s already spoken live to more than 1,000,000 people around the world, inspiring them with: “No arms, no legs, no worries,” and “Attitude is altitude.”

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Thursday, November 27th, 2008

    Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks. 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. [...]

    Billy Graham Thoughts of the Day

    Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

    The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless. The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service. The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless. Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has. [...]

    Wednesday Weekly Webcast

    Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

    Titles or Testimonies? Tony Campolo shares two of his favorite stories at Eastern University’s School of Social Change.

    A Glimpse of Forever

    Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

    Last week, Judah had a crisis of faith. Tuesday or Wednesday night, he jumped out of bed hysterical, tormented by the thought of forever. Worse, he was struggling to understand how being anywhere “forever,” even heaven, could be viewed as anything less than a trap, or a prison. “What if I want to go somewhere [...]

    Guest Blogger: Crissy Brooks on Faith for Justice

    Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

    Crissy Brooks co-founded and directs Mika CDC in Costa Mesa, California and is a friend and colleague through both Urban Youth Workers Institute and Christian Community Development Association. She recently began blogging “A View from the Mesa” here. ____________________ “And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him [...]

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