Monthly Archives: September 2009

Jumping from Bridges

September 28th, 2009

A couple weeks back, I spoke with a brother about the following passages in Acts depicting the economy of the early Church: And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. —Acts 2:44-45 Now [...]

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Posted in Boldness • Christianity in North America • Church Issues • Community • Counterculture • Dying to Self • Faith • Godly Character • Leadership • Obedience • Oddities • Perseverance • Relevance

Tagged Counterculture, Dying to Self, Faithfulness, Iconoclasts, Obedience

The Finger in the Mirror

September 23rd, 2009

We hear the word repentance bandied about in Christians circles, and in some of those circles, it’s practically a mantra. The list of things we Christians need to repent from is an arm long, filled with things like lust, jealousy, faithlessness, failure to tithe, lack of a decent quiet time, etc. We also hear pastors [...]

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Posted in Benevolence • Boldness • Christianity in North America • Church Issues • Counterculture • Dying to Self • Faith • Godly Character • Hospitality • Humility • In the News • Leadership • Love • Maturity • Obedience • Perseverance • Prayerfulness • Relevance • Simplicity

Tagged Abortion, Counterculture, Counting the Cost, Culture War, Discipleship, Gospel, Government, Homosexuality, Islam, Living for Jesus, Muslims, Poverty

Help Cub Scout Pack 401…

September 22nd, 2009

I don’t normally use Cerulean Sanctum as a forum for causes, nor have I actively solicited. But sadly, due to their stand on moral issues, the Boy Scouts of America have lost some of their funding from public sources. As I’m in charge of PR for my son’s pack, I’m doing what I can to [...]

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Posted in Announcements • Miscellany • Youth

Tagged Cub Scouts, Fundraiser, Pack 401, Popcorn, The Boy Scouts of America