http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs Just another Reclaiming the Mind Ministries weblog Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:25:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I found this article recently posted on CNN, compelling in light of my most recent post.  I continue to carry an impassioned belief  that the church for whom Christ died should operate in a manner that dumbfounds the world through through loving relationships that may not make sense from a ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/08/12/more-on-diversity/ In Paul's letter to Philemon, he is appealing to Philemon to regard Onesimus as a brother.  Not such an easy thing to do for Philemon because apparently Onesimus was not only his former slave, but transgressed against Philemon in some way (vs.11, 18).  The heart of Paul's plea is don't ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/08/10/one-in-christ-a-plea-for-diversity/ As my time in Rhode Island draws to a close, I have been very reflective of the events and changes that have transpired over the past 7 years here and overall, the past 14 years in New England.  While there have been pockets of highlights, in general they have been ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/07/14/signatures-in-the-sand/ Falling away does not come suddenly or even surprisingly. It is a process that I believe begins with unchecked and undisciplined desires. This usually results in subtle compromises to quell the sinful pulls on our hearts. Those pulls could represent a wide cross-section of self-interest, that may ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/06/21/following-jesus-part-ii/ In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he tells this beloved church of his that he hopes to send Timothy to them shortly apparently so he can report back to Paul and let him know how they are doing. For both he and Timothy genuinely care about what is going ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/06/17/people-matter/ In my last post, I indicated that I would be walking through my testimony as contemplate the subject of perseverance, about how God will not give up on those who are genuinely His. Here is an excerpt of my conversion essay from my DTS application: I was raised a catholic until my ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/06/07/following-jesus-part-i/ I recently started reading through the book of Hebrews and parked for awhile on this verse But Christ was faithful as a Son over His house - whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. (Heb 3:6) It prompted a ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/06/02/following-jesus-an-introduction/ Do you like your family? I'm sure the answers will vary among the readers. For some of you may have wonderful, nurturing families that are tight-knit, supportive where you enjoy spending time with one another. On the opposite ends are dysfunctional families where relational tension and friction ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/05/31/all-in-the-family/ As my departure to begin seminary draws near, one question frequently asked of me is "so what are you planning to do with this education". Of course, not always those words verbatim but the theme does prevail in most questions. While I can recite a list of ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/05/26/just-do-it/ There is an interesting conversation going on over at the Parchment and Pen blog about sin what Jesus did not the cross. Some folks seem to reject the notion of penal substitution, that is Jesus being made a sacrifice for our sin, bearing the guilt, shame and penalty ... http://worshipwhileitswarm.reclaimingthemind.org/blogs/2008/05/24/a-life-well-lived/