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Garnett is doing Alpha

At Garnett we’ve been considering doing Alpha for about two years. We’re launching an Alpha course September 22! The Alpha course covers the basics of Christianity. It answers questions like the following: Who is Jesus? Why did he die? How can … Continue reading →

Steadfast Through Every Change

This post discusses the phrase, "Steadfast through every change" as an alternative for the idea that God never changes. I found the exact wording "Steadfast through every change" in a poem, thanks to Google Books, that is in a Christian World magazine from 1867. I've embedded the entire poem here, called "The Father's Peace," by Lucinda Bowser. Enjoy and have a great day. Continue reading →

Does God Speak? Part 1

This is an excerpt of a review by Greg R. Taylor of the book, The Power of a Whisper, by Bill Hybels. Continue reading →

7 Words We Say to God (and each other)

Derek Webb wrote a new song in which he expresses that over his musical career he's tried to say three basic things:  "I was wrong, I'm sorry, and I love you." I brought these together with words Anne LaMott (great memoirist and novelist) and Nicky Gumbel (Alpha.org) say we can express to God. I then stayed in one Bible text and sewed these together with powerful words from 1 John. Continue reading →

New Book: Lay Down Your Guns

Due October 2013 Pre-order today from your local bookstore In Honduras’ “wild west” mountain jungles, Amanda Madrid found her calling as a medical doctor to poor farmers. When Amanda’s father rejects her dream to be a doctor, eighteen- year-old Amanda … Continue reading →

Try to leave out what readers skip

Elmore Leonard, who died recently at age 87, gave this advice to young writers: “Try to leave out the parts that people skip.” Leonard is author of crime novels, including many that were made into movies like “Get Shorty.” Great … Continue reading →

A Prayer About the Arrogant

This post by Greg R. Taylor is about Psalm 73 and centers on a word about the arrogant in the culture. The suggestion is that when we are tempted to complain about what we have in the United States, one of, if not the richest countries in the world, go read Psalm 73:3-12. Continue reading →

Elmore Leonard: how to write

Reblogged from Shiraz Socialist: Elmore Leonard died today, aged 87. The New York Times obit is here. If you've never read his stuff, start with Get Shorty and/or Rum Punch (both filmed, Rum Punch as Jackie Brown). Here he is … Continue reading →

Seattle Theft Victim Skips Cops, Calls Alleged Thief’s Mother – ABC News

This is a great story about a good citizen in Seattle who "took the law into her own hands" in a positive way. Continue reading →

Is the hand of God upon you? Study, Observe, Teach

This post by Greg R. Taylor is about how Ezra, a man that his own book says had "the hand of God upon him," did three basic things. He devoted himself to study, he observed what he studied, and he taught what he studied and lived. Continue reading →