Michael Krahn : A Mind Awake

Sometimes it’s the simple, practical things we fail at, and often it’s because we’re so busy making big plans to do great things.
In a parable in Matthew 25, it’s those who cared for “the least of these” to whom Jesus says, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you […]

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People are… amusing?  Is that the right word for this?  I received these three comments on my Dawkins page.  I reprint them here for your enjoyment.  Let me know what you think…
Hello Michael,
Now the reason I came to your site is that an important message has been sent down, just like a News Update. I […]

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(HT: Michael Kruse)

TO: Jesus, Son of Joseph, Woodcrafters Carpenter Shop, Nazareth
FROM: Jordan Management Consultants, Jerusalem
Dear Sir:
Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have picked for managerial positions in your new organization. All of them have now taken our battery of tests; and we have not only run the results through our […]

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From the Desiring God blog:

1. They are humble and respectful and courteous and even funny (the ones I’ve met).
2. They believe in truth.
3. They believe that truth really matters.
4. They believe that the Bible is true, all of it.
5. They know that the Bible calls for some kind of separation from the world.
6. They […]

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A quote from Driscoll’s :
“And, I learned a lot watching Rick Warren behind the scenes and over meals. Not being part of the Purpose Driven Network, I was humbled by how eager he was to bring in leaders from many networks and denominations to share ideas and help influence in his Purpose Driven Network pastors […]

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Popularity is overrated, it’s fleeting, and yet in one way or another we all desire it.
Fame is not a ticket to happiness - the body count of young actors and rock stars who found fame and success and ended up taking their own lives is proof of this. And yet many think fame would make […]

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via Resurgence featured audio
On Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Resurgence National Conference, Pastor Mark Driscoll spent sometime answering questions from audience. Please listen as Mark explains how he structures his schedule in order manage his role has father, husband and preacher including sermon preparation, how his role at Mars Hill has changed over […]

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“And that’s the tricky thing about life, really, that the things we want most will kill us.” This statement follows 13 illustrated pages of a story about sexy carrots. You really need to look at the book to understand, but this is another good reason I never would have found this book in […]

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1. Online Bible Resources and Tools for Study
2. Christian Sermon Links
3. 212 Christian Blogs Worth Viewing
(HT: Matt Dabbs )

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These came from a book sale in a mall
Rob Bell - Velvet Elvis
Dan Kimball - Emerging Worship
Dan Kimball - The Emerging Church
Doug Pagitt and Tony Jones (editors) - An Emergent Manifesto of Hope
David F. Wells - Above All Earthly Powers

And these are from Baker Book House (round one!)
Scott M. Gibson - Preaching the Old […]

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