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On becoming missional…
It is probably inevitable that leaders who are following Jesus and encouraging others to do the same would eventually start thinking and talking about becoming missional. I mean, after all, Jesus is/was the ultimate master of the missional. At the beginning of the classic movie, The Blues Brothers, Belushi and… Listen ⇢
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Angry Conversations with God…
I just finished reading Susan Isaacs excellent book, Angry Conversations with God. I laughed. I cried. I was moved. This book is so insightful about the mess we humans make of our relationship with God. Here’s a particularly insightful excerpt: “Be careful to whom you bare your grief, especially if… Listen ⇢
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Christmas lights…
14-16“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to… Listen ⇢
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Iconoclast…
It’s been over fifteen years since a fellow staff member of a denominational church called me an “iconoclast.” At the time I thought I knew what he meant, but I’ll admit I had to look it up in the dictionary. He was the creative arts pastor and he was irritated… Listen ⇢
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Steve Harvey introduces Jesus…
This is just too good… Listen ⇢
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Booked my tickets for Verge…
I just booked my tickets for Verge, a missional conference being held in Austin, TX from Feb. 4-7. I am part of the “social media” team for this event. I hope to meet many of the readers of Next-Wave at the conference. Speakers include: Francis Chan, Matt Carter, Alan Hirsch and… Listen ⇢
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Blog Tour of Tony Jones' new book…
Via Brother Maynard: Join us on a blog tour of Tony Jones’s new book, The Teaching of the Twelve: Believing and Practicing the Primitive Christianity of the Ancient Didache Community beginning the first Monday of Advent, November 30: November 30: An introduction with Tony Jones December 1: Chapter 1 – The Most… Listen ⇢
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Give to KidCare…
My friend, Larry Kapchinsky, runs a great relief organization, KidCare International. From his most recent newsletter: “For many families, celebrating the holidays this year will be an extraordinary challenge…Locally, (in San Bernardino and Riverside County, California) many poor children depend on KidCare International’s educational enrichment. food, shelter, and clothing, but… Listen ⇢
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Caught being good…
We are trying to use positive reinforcement to modify behavior with our soon-to-be 7 yr. old. Sometimes it seems to work, sometimes it doesn’t. We have a chart with a place to mark when we think Ben has been “caught being good.” If I had a chart like this for… Listen ⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.
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