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2011-09-08T11:22:53-07:00

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The New “War” on Terror: 9/11 and Jesus’ Approach to Enemies of the State

Last updated on: September 8, 2011 at 11:22 am By Kurt Willems

This past week I was invited to speak at a youth event, which had servanthood and commissioning as its focus. It was organized by three youth pastors that are all close friends of mine. When they asked me to speak, they told me that I would be leading into a time of foot washing. This spiritual act would be a symbol for the way in which we are called to serve others, and for high school students, specifically those on... Read more

Bin Laden death and Jesus

Mourning the death of osama

United States reaction

2011-10-28T15:47:11-07:00

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Becoming Weaker & the Power of Powerlessness (Jean Vanier)

Last updated on: October 28, 2011 at 3:47 pm By Kurt Willems

Here’s a video to ponder. This comes from the good folks at Work of the People, who create videos to be used in the context of church and various other communities… check them out! Any thoughts? Read more

(Series) Video to Ponder

2012-02-07T17:21:22-08:00

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Intros to Avoid in Preaching… Unless You Like Losing An Audience

Last updated on: February 7, 2012 at 5:21 pm By Kurt Willems

Here’s some quality thoughts on “8 Starts to Avoid in your Preaching” from Rachel Blom: 1. Shocking start I’ve seen preachers use this technique and so far, none of them were successful. Starting with something shocking (a shocking video, quote, song, joke, etc) may seem like a sure way to grab your audience’s attention, but if often backfires for several reason. First of all, after a shock, it’s hard to keep interest for the rest of the sermon… 2. Predictable... Read more

2011-09-06T09:09:56-07:00

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I Believe in the “Here and Now” But Live Like I Trust in Escapism

Last updated on: September 6, 2011 at 9:09 am By Kurt Willems

I’ve noticed a trend in my life. When it comes to my worldview, the way I see reality, the way I see the Scriptures… I believe in a faith that focuses on God’s in-breaking future reality in the present. I believe in a Kingdom that each day can be realized “on earth as in heaven.” I believe in the final renewal of “all things” the final union of heaven and earth when Christ returns. But, for me, this isn’t some... Read more

2012-10-09T16:05:33-07:00

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God’s Middle Finger – When the Divine Says “Up Yours”

Last updated on: October 9, 2012 at 4:05 pm By Kurt Willems

When we cling to the sword, we flip the cross upside down to use it as our tool of death instead of God’s tool for bringing life. And so the story goes… I can remember a scene in the movie Independence Day. The drunken dad turned heroic father, Russell Case, chooses to sacrifice his life by flying his fighter jet into the belly of an alien ship. Russell Becomes a Hero Independence Day — MOVIECLIPS.com One of the best-known quotes... Read more

Myth of a Christian Nation

2011-09-03T22:43:31-07:00

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Share Something Sundays – Tell Me About This Weekend’s Church Gathering (Sept 3, 11)

Last updated on: September 3, 2011 at 10:43 pm By Kurt Willems

On Sunday afternoons I am going to invite you the readers to share a quick thought from your church experiences this past weekend. Share: Something insightful that challenged you in your life with God. Something hilarious that you heard or saw Something visual that you just had to take a picture of (Disqus comments allow you to upload a picture) Something that gave you a vision of the early church (more…) Read more

(Series) Share Something Sundays

2016-12-02T14:02:07-08:00

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The Binding of God: Genesis 22 as a Test Case for Open Theism in the O.T. (part 8) [Problem of Evil]

Last updated on: December 2, 2016 at 2:02 pm By Kurt Willems

In what follows, you will read an “academic paper” in which I explore some elements of open theism (the link is to a brief introduction to open theism). This is a view of God’s foreknowledge that is controversial, but still in the evangelical family of belief. The most well known Christian leader who holds to this view is Greg Boyd. This will be a nine part series. ———————————————————————- Why This Discussion Matters Discussions about free will and sovereignty often lead... Read more

(Series) The Binding of God [Open Theism]

2011-09-01T12:21:02-07:00

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Christendom Against the Kingdom of God (Jason Dye)

Last updated on: September 1, 2011 at 12:21 pm By Kurt Willems

But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as... Read more

2011-09-01T07:30:59-07:00

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The Farmer Who Changed His Mind!

Last updated on: September 1, 2011 at 7:30 am By Kurt Willems

Here’s a wonderful video by the folks at Chipotle that illustrates an important point about how we treat animals in the farming industry… (more…) Read more

(Series) Video to Ponder

2011-08-30T22:42:33-07:00

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What is the gospel, and why is it the “good news”? (N.T. Wright)

Last updated on: August 30, 2011 at 10:42 pm By Kurt Willems

Jesus vs Caesar! Gotta love this! Any thoughts on the following video??? (more…) Read more

(Series) Video to Ponder

N. T. Wright

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