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Tag Archives: Jesus
A FRESH LOOK at the Kingdom of God
In the DNA circles we talk about the kingdom a lot … because Jesus talked about the kingdom a lot. Every two years we have a DNA Global Forum. Colleagues and friends who are part of the DNA movement around … Continue reading
Christmas Wonders of the Kingdom
We are happy to offer this excellent Christmas reflection by Bob Lupton. Wise men, from the east. That’s how Matthew described them. Magi, leaders of sufficient import to gain a personal audience with Herod the Great. Three of them plus … Continue reading
Posted in History, Kingdom, Theology
Tagged astrology, Christianity, Christmas, Herod, Jesus, magi, Zoroastrianism
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A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST is a World Without Compassion
Compassion didn’t come out of nowhere. It came to the world from God and His incarnate Son. Mercy is not to be found in Christless world. The standards of a fallen humanity include hardness of heart, cruelty, and malice. The Bible, … Continue reading
What is Christian Development?
People are always asking me: “Where did you get these ideas that you write and talk about?” “What books or articles have you found to be helpful in your understanding of worldview as it relates to poverty and development?” To … Continue reading
Beauty: The Neglected Dimension of the Great Commission
You shall be My witnesses . . . to the remotest part of the earth (Acts 1:8). If we are faithful witnesses to Jesus Christ, what do others discover about Him? Many dimensions, including one rarely proclaimed: his beauty. Your … Continue reading
The Haiti Disaster: Our Hope in Christ
This is the last in a three-part series by Darrow Miller that focuses on how churches can respond positively in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. The entire article can be viewed on the Disciple Nations Alliance website. Jesus, the … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Culture, Development, Poverty
Tagged Bible, biblical worldview, Christianity, Church, Culture, Development, Jesus, Religion, transformation
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Another Christmas Reflection
As my daughter and I went on a sunset stroll last week, I began singing some Christmas carols and landed on “Joy to the World” – a song that we spent a good deal of time reflecting on last January. … Continue reading
The Little Drummer Boy
The other day as I was driving to work, “The Little Drummer Boy” came on the radio. I’m sure we all hear this song at least once every year around Christmastime, but its full meaning is something that I hadn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Poverty
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Faith, Gifts, Jesus, Music, Poverty, The Little Drummer Boy, Values
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The Greatness of a Society
Many are familiar with the saying that “The greatness of a society is measured by how well that society cares for the weakest human life.” I find myself reflecting on this regularly during the shifts in our nation. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Development, Family, Ideas Shapers
Tagged abortion, biblical worldview, children, Jesus, Materialism, Pro-Life, Western society
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Sabbatical Reflections on Wisdom: The Perfect Light (Part 3 of 3)
In Matthew 11:18-19 and 23:34-36, we find Christ alluding to himself in the voice of wisdom. Like the plaintive cry of wisdom in Proverbs, we hear the lament of Christ, the Perfect Light, as he sits looking over the city … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Ideas Shapers, Language
Tagged Bible, Development, Jesus, Proverbs, Social, Spiritual, Wisdom
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