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Category Archives: Values
Some thoughts on religious and cultural identity
Not my own original thoughts, unfortunately, but those of Carl Medearis, who is one of my missions heros and has influenced and articulated what is in our hearts a lot over the last few years. Carl has been working in … Continue reading
Ding, Ding, Ding…
Just got back from our prayer retreat at the Christian Renewal Centre in Rostrevor. We had such a good time. We went down on Saturday morning and joined them for an all day prayer for Ireland event, which finished around … Continue reading
A Familiar Question
Really interesting post on Carl Medearis’ blog about what a missionary is. Such a familiar conversation (not with our children, of course). Highlight: I asked her what she thought we were doing while in Lebanon. Her answer was as shocking … Continue reading
A strange hope
Ange and I are reading a book called Red Moon Rising. It’s about the 24-7prayer movement and it’s really interesting. This passage really struck us and, strangely, gives me a lot of hope: J. Edwin Orr, a widely respected historian, … Continue reading
Relationships: Joints and Ligaments
For the last two years I’ve been spending time with a group a of Indianapolis pastors, facilitated by Loving Accurately Ministries. They have a weekly prayer meeting for pastors and meet monthly at the Broadripple Brewpub. I’ve learned so much … Continue reading
Gospel: What’s the message?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the underlying messages in our communication. For example, I can say something to my wife that sounds totally supportive, right and loving, but the message is “You need to change A and B … Continue reading