Jan 8
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cnieuwhof added a text contribution What's Really At StakeThis is a tough text. If we read Matthew 10 to seminary grads, most would quit before they began. Clearly, the call to stand for love and truth is not easy. It will divide families, cause hardship even death. And it calls for wisdom...be shrewd enough to see what's really happening, and innocent enough to be blameless because you acted with wisdom and love. This is a very different kind of calling than most of us imagine embracing. And I wonder what our churches would look like if t… Read more »
Jan 7
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cnieuwhof added a text contribution Seeing FaithI love that Jesus saw this man's faith. How do you see faith? Through action. What actions am I going to take today, this week, this month this week that shows far more than just belief - that show faith? Is there any evidence by my actions that I am trusting God beyond those things that I could accomplish on my own - where his provision is necessary? That's what these guys did in the story, and Jesus saw it and loved it. Read more »
Jan 5
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cnieuwhof added a link contribution Cutting People OutIs Jesus asking you to cut people out of your life because they are wasting your time? Read more »
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cnieuwhof added a text contribution This scares meIf this is literally true, I'm in big trouble. I find one of the great struggles in getting older and accumulating more experience is guarding against cynicism. The optimistic enthusiasm of youth is contagious. Too many guys in their forties are cynical and have stopped living. Cynicism and judgment are linked. One of my prayers this morning is that God would help me overcome any latent cynicism, believe the best about others, and come at life daily from a place of compassion, optimism… Read more »