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Stephen W. Smith: The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity
Smith explores eight ways of life practiced by Jesus that can shape the way we practice life. Being that I title my blog "the way of Jesus" I am appreciating Stephen's contribution already.
Darrin W. Snyder Belousek: Atonement, Justice, and Peace: The Message of the Cross and the Mission of the Church
This is a thick work. Just came in the mail. A little sabbatical reading :)
Richard Beck: Unclean: Meditations on Purity, Hospitality, and Mortality
I really like Richard Beck. Brilliant work on "Go learn what this means: I desire mercy not sacrifice" Matt. 9:13
N. T. Wright: How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels
Wright's newest book. I appreciate him so much!
Jack Levison: Fresh Air: The Holy Spirit for an Inspired Life
I am loving this book on the Holy Spirit. Great, accessible read!
Jenell Williams Paris: The End of Sexual Identity: Why Sex Is Too Important to Define Who We Are
Fabulous book. Anthropologist Jenell Paris, deconstructs sexual identity and calls for a new way forward.
Wesley Hill: Washed And Waiting
Referred to this book in "sexual discipleship" a wonderful autobiography from a gay christian.
Tom Wright: Luke for Everyone
We started Luke for our Wednesday morning guys Bible study. Join us from 7-8am in the prayer room. I highly recommend these companion commentaries by NT Wright.

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The Work of Christ In You

August 12, 2008

Life in Character (July 27th) teaching

Download "Life In Character".mp3 I am finally posting the final teaching in our 7 part The Work of Christ In You series. shalom.

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July 22, 2008

Empowered, part 6 of The Work of Christ in You

Download "empowered".mp3 How much freedom does God give you to live your life? How much direction? What do we need in order to live an extraordinary life?

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July 14, 2008

Desire, July 13th 2008

Download "Desire".mp3 This was part 5 of our Work of Christ in You series. We continued the conversation on elements that make a good story...Desire being the theme. We find Jesus presenting a life of desire rather than elimination of it. I think what Jesus can do for us is liberate us to be people of deep, meaningful desire that shapes our life into something remarkable, worthwhile and worthy to be called a life. What do you think of CS Lewis' driving conviction that there are no ordinary people? Or Neslon Manela's belief that it is our greatness that most frightens us and keeps us playing small? Post your comments.

shalom - David

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July 08, 2008

The Work of Christ In You: Part 4, Conflict and Character

Download "Story Part B".mp3 We continued the story theme this week and focused on the dimensions of conflict in life and in good stories and how that relates and reveals true character.

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June 25, 2008

The Work of Christ In You, part 3: Story

Download "Story part A".mp3 This teaching was inspired by a break out session with writer Donald Miller at a conference I attended a couple years ago. The book "Story" by Robert McKee is linked in my currently reading list. Thanks for all the fun feedback from this message. peace.

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June 02, 2008

Fruitful in God's Garden

Download "Fruitful in God's Garden.mp3 This was part two in our "The work of Christ in You" series. We reflected on John 15 and the long tradition of thinking of the people of God as his vineyard. This has always been a facinating and reflective passage for me. What does it mean to remain in Jesus is a question that stays with me. peace.

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May 22, 2008

The Work of Christ In You - riding a tricycle

Download "Tricycle".mp3 The biggest barrier to new life in Jesus is believing what is already true about us.

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