I have always been haunted by the insight that: "The voice of God is often found in the mouth of a friend". I need so much grace. I require so much help in the things of life. I need others ... and I don't always like that. I am blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. I was … Read more about Day 12: The Voice of God in Others
How Do You Know? (Day 11)
I’m blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. Today we are on chpt. 11. Day 11 is sponsored by the letter ‘E’ Tony has an amazing conversation with a wise women and this causes him to reflect on his initial evangelism training. The training centered around getting people to be … Read more about How Do You Know? (Day 11)
Unlikely Allies and Not That Kind of Christian (Day 10)
I have had some unlikely allies over the years. I have seen people who are passionately against Christianity and even loudly non-christian be softened and encouraging about the way I live out my faith. It turns out that it has something to do with not being ‘that’ kind of a Christian. This is … Read more about Unlikely Allies and Not That Kind of Christian (Day 10)
Day 9: My Soul Is Fried
I was a young pastor, in my mid-20s, and ministry was going pretty well. I worked a lot of hours and put out a lot of energy, but I also saw a lot of fruit. Then one day I lost my joy. I didn’t know where it had gone - but it was gone. I read that one of the fist signs of depression is when … Read more about Day 9: My Soul Is Fried
Day 8: What’s In A Name?
I'm blogging my way through Neighbors & Wisemen for Lent. Here are 3 quick reflections from chapter 8. This reoccurring theme of 2 teams provides some challenging implications. “I was raised to believe in a two world team consisting of the spiritual haves and have-nots. Christians are the … Read more about Day 8: What’s In A Name?
Day 7: Sodom’s Sin Wasn’t Sexual
iI am blogging my way through Neighbors & Wisemen for Lent. Today we are in chapter 7. The final sentence hits you hard. "True hospitality pushes past what we can afford to give up and makes deposits in accounts we can never lose." It is truly humbling, and a bit disturbing, to be in a … Read more about Day 7: Sodom’s Sin Wasn’t Sexual
Day 6: Translation Station
I am blogging my way through Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. We are on chpt. 6 - today we talk about views of the Bible and how our faith creates our experiences. First of all, I just want to acknowledge how good of a writer Tony is. I enjoyed reading the roller coaster of this chapter so … Read more about Day 6: Translation Station
Day 5: Devotion and Distilled Friendship
I was an evangelist. Today, I still lead people to christ ... but to be an evangelist is something very specific. It's like being a missionary - only you don't have to learn another language. You spend all of your waking hours thinking about how to get people over the line. You rarely have … Read more about Day 5: Devotion and Distilled Friendship
Lent Blog for Neighbors and Wisemen
Bo is blogging his way through Tony Kriz's book Neighbors and Wisemen for Lent. The Kindle version is only $9.99 and there is also an Audible edition. Get the book and join in the conversation! You can listen to the initial interview here - as Tony walks us around his … Read more about Lent Blog for Neighbors and Wisemen
Lessons from Blogging at Jesus Creed on Progressive & Liberal
I had the honor of guest blogging for Scot McKnight yesterday. It was a good opportunity to try something out with a different crowd. It was instigated by last weeks post in response to Roger Olsen and Scot McKnight. It was a fantastic conversation and I learned several things that I will take … Read more about Lessons from Blogging at Jesus Creed on Progressive & Liberal
Day 4: Be Not Synced With The World
In chapter 4 of Neighbors and Wisemen, Tony introduces the big word syncretism. This is something that I wrote pages and pages about in my Master Thesis. I went back and found a part where I utilized the work of our recently deceased friend and teacher Richard Twiss. Here is part of … Read more about Day 4: Be Not Synced With The World
Day 3: Betrayed by a Kiss
I am uncomfortable in my own body. Not that I want to be. It just kind of happens in our culture. When I was a senior in High School I still kissed my dad on the lips. I had done since I was a kid and it had never dawned on my to stop. One night I was going out with a … Read more about Day 3: Betrayed by a Kiss