Church decline as a sign of faithfulness
by i.burgess on November 24, 2010
In the world of church, in the theological world, significant resources, writings and strategies have been put into growing the church. In some instances, leaders have invested into intuitive promotional strategies to encourage people to check out their church. Others have invested into their communities to connect with those who are not regular church attendees. [...]
But what can I do?
by i.burgess on November 23, 2010
Sometimes I look at the huge issues of this world and am quickly discouraged that I cannot do anything about them. Take sex trafficking – what exactly can I do? I can’t fight this multi-billion dollar industry myself. But I can tell the story, and give what I can and I can pray. Unearthing Sexual [...]
Problems
by i.burgess on November 19, 2010
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A Litany of Longing for Obedience and Holiness
by i.burgess on November 16, 2010
O Lord, how long Shall we say we are all brethren That we love our Father in heaven And our life give the lie? O Lord, how long Shall we speak of love, Of our hears going out to mankind And our love be asleep? O Lord, how long Shall we talk of prayer, And [...]
SMS [Shine]
by i.burgess on November 11, 2010
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A Million Miracles
by i.burgess on November 10, 2010
O Son of God, perform a miracle for me: Change my heart, You whose crimson blood redeems mankind, whiten my heart. It is you who makes the sun bright and the the ice sparkle; you who makes the rivers flow and the salmon leap. Your skilled hand makes the nut tree blossom, and the corn [...]
Loving God, or idolising him.
by i.burgess on November 8, 2010
If I were to say to a friend ‘let’s go to the pub and hang out’ (clearly an English friend, because I can’t get a drink in the States) what would be the motive behind my request? Would this friends response change if I said ‘You have a car and I need you to drive [...]
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