The worst tool for evangelism. | Stuff Christians Like – Jon Acuff

The worst tool for evangelism. | Stuff Christians Like – Jon Acuff

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I wish every church said what this church says in their bulletin … | Stuff Christians Like – Jon Acuff

I wish every church said what this church says in their bulletin … | Stuff Christians Like – Jon Acuff

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

I am reading a book The Fire of the Word by Chris Webb and in his second chapter he shares a piece of art by Caravaggio. It is "doubting Thomas" and it is incredible. It was created in the 17th century, I believe, and I wanted to share it.  I am not sure if/how it speaks to you, but I cannot take my eyes off his finger in Jesus' side. So raw. I am also stuck at the face expression on each man.  I also note the hand of Jesus guiding Thomas.  Maybe you have some thoughts.  Would love to dialogue about it!

Lead us not into temptation - Richard Rohr

Talk about turning something UPSIDE DOWN!  This is good...very good.  We have talked so much about we see ourselves through muddy lenses.  Rohr speaks to this. Click on the link.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Little

Little

An article I came across my reading relating to how we see ourselves much bigger than we are.  And how 'being little' has its value.  click on the link above.

Love to you!
Julie

Summer Reading

I plan on doing some summer reading and thought I'd start a post for anyone interested in sharing what you're reading this summer too!  Will I read all these books?  No.  It's just my book list...which is never-ending. :)

Some books I hope to read this summer:
The Fire of The Word: Meeting God On Holy Ground  by Chris Webb
Hinds' Feet On High Places by Hannah Hurdard (supposed to be an allegory about the Christian spiritual journey)
Half-Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls (she wrote The Glass Castle)
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (a kid's book from the dog's point of view)
The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the quest for political power is destroying the church by Greg A. Boyd
UnChristian by David Kinnaman

What are you reading?

Mission Statement

Have any of you written a personal mission statement? Have you ever thought about it? It is something I am pondering and exploring. Not one about being mom or home schooling (though, those are intertwined within), but for Jennifer.