This is a rather long blog post. It is actually chapter 10 from the book, The Provocative God. Yesterday I attended my high school graduating class 40th reunion. One of the more memorable parts of the event was a memorial video to the classmates we have lost over the years. One of those was one …
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Why I Don’t Like Jesus and Neither Should You!
There is a statement attributed to Mahatma Gandhi that goes something like this, "Your Jesus I like very much, his followers, not so much". The statement is often brought up to point out that if followers of Christ would start acting more like Christ then we would have a better reputation and this impact on …
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Gospel Gardening: Ferguson and Beyond
Very helpful and wise words from my friend Darryl Ford.
Sometimes I Forget….
How would you respond if someone told you that you life would have been better if you had disposed of one of your children? Props to this amazing mom. You will want to cheer for her as I did when I read this blog.
Sometimes I forget that our son has Down syndrome. It’s easy to be distracted by his two year old tantrums, his mischievous smile and go getter attitude. Gabe is kind hearted but stubborn. He immediately runs to check on sister when she is having a dramatic, I’m four and the world is over, meltdown. He will climb onto your lap randomly and stretch his little fingers up to stroke your cheek, just to say I love you.
He also destroys things. Opens drawers, pulls things out, throws them on floor. When you confront him, he ducks his head and looks up from under his eyebrows with a sort of sorry smirk. He helps pick up, sometimes, or wanders off to destroy something else. He loves music, he will start to dance the second he hears it. He absolutely cannot resist participating in a round of Itsy Bitsy, or Twinkle Twinkle…
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Do I Have to Worship in a Church or With Others?
Here is a question I was asked recently as part of Northland Church Ask a Pastor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw5E0fpoHf8 Enjoy Dan
Why I love Jesus AND Religion
Something is amiss among followers of Jesus these days. Rarely a day goes by when I don't hear a message or read a blog, Facebook post, or book that proclaims a love for Jesus but a disdain for religion. Phrases like, "it's not a religion, it's a relationship" or "I love Jesus just not the …
The Certainty of Betrayal – And Its Answer
This is a sermon on John 13 and the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. Betrayal is one of the most painful experiences we go through because it can only come at the hands of someone close to you. Anyone can hurt you but only someone close enough that you trust them can betray you. …
If Houston Subpoenaed My Sermons
A recent news report dealt with a controversy in Houston Texas. The short version of the story is that Houston passed an ordinance that dealt with access issues for transgender people. There was an effort to overturn the law that included the gathering of thousands of signatures on petitions in order to get the issue …
The Last Stand
I have found that one learns a great deal about people, their strengths, fears, prejudices and virtues by reading military history that focuses on the people more than the strategies and tactics of a battle. To that end I have been reading The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Bighorn …
When Did the End Times Start?
Here is a short video clip from a Q&A I did recently for Third Millenium Ministry. They have a goal of making Master Degree level theological education available for everyone on the planet for free. Not a bad goal. This clip answers the question, "What is realized eschatology?" It is only a minute or so …
Sermon: Truth Matters
Truth is increasingly becoming whatever you want it to be. Tolerance is becoming increasingly intolerant. Debate and discussion on issues in an effort to discover the truth, while respecting the other person, has been replaced with subjectivism coupled with personal attacks that shut down dialogue. In the midst of all this turmoil regarding what is …
Why Do Bad Things Happen? It May be the Wrong Question.
"if God is a loving God then why does He let bad things happen, especially to good people?" It is a question that has been asked countless times throughout history, by devout believers and angry atheists and everyone in between. It may in fact be the question most often asked about God. Why does God …
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The Book is Here!
The Provocative God: Radical Things God Has Said and Done, is now available. You can order from this website and get the book for $10 plus shipping. Just click the link below. The Provocative God Hope you enjoy! Dan
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The Provocative God - Introduction In the year of King Uzziah's death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. …
Letting God Rock Your World.
This is a guest post by my friend Ann Zuccardy. As you will see, Ann is a new Christian who recently went on her first mission trip. I have great respect for Ann and appreciate her honesty about the struggle such a trip entailed. One thing I love about Ann and her journey with Christ …
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