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Things I’ve Learned This Summer

By on August 18, 2009 in sam reflects

Wow, it’s been forever since I (we) blogged – it’s a shame too because we’ve done a lot of cool stuff this summer. I did want to post some sermons that have been posted online. I’ve had the opportunity to preach 4 times at two churches. Here are some of the things I’ve spoke on. [...]

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Facebook Worship

By on January 14, 2009 in sam reflects

I’ve been getting into conversations with several parents in the past week about facebook. Here are some good reminders from my friends at the Gospel and Culture Project – I copied some of the bullet points, but the whole article is worth reading: First, here are nine ways not to use Facebook : 1. Don’t [...]

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Running Scared

By on October 31, 2008 in ministry, sam reflects

Tonight at youth group we’re talking about fear. I found some good thoughts in  Ed Welch’s book, Running Scared. Fear is speaking and we should listen… There is a logic – a language – to fear and anxiety, just as there is to most emotions. Anger says “You are wrong.”  Embarrassment or shame says, “I [...]

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Peter Enns on Disagreement

By on October 20, 2008 in sam reflects

Hit: a time to tear down | A Time to Build Up Disagreement is what happens in scholarship. If disagreement were a barometer of truth, only those in power would ever be deemed correct. This criterion lends itself to selective application, which I find rooted in the cult of the personality. To appeal to well-known [...]

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iSpeak – Three Stories about Hebrews

By on October 11, 2008 in ministry, sam reflects

I spoke at Dix Hills on October 5th. I gave a talk about story and identity. Check it out here Three Stories about Hebrews:  Some of you who read this blog remember that I gave a similar talk at Integrity Fellowship. I love the idea that Jesus was victorious in  same points where Israel failed [...]

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