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C.S. Lewis on engaging and embracing desire

Posted on 2013-04-07 by JS

Christianity has a rich history of engaging and even embracing desire. As C. S. Lewis has observed: If there lurks in most modern minds the notion that to desire our own good and to earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it is a bad thing, I suggest that this notion has crept in from Kant and the Stoics and is no part of the Christian faith. Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward … Continue reading →

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One Church… many locations

Posted on 2011-03-27 by JS

Came across this book, The Multi-Site Church Revolution: Being One Church…in Many Locations by Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon & Warren Bird as I researching on the topic of church-planting. At first blush, I resisted downloading this book into my ipad. The knee-jerk reaction was slightly due to the seemingly modern title of the book that screamed institutionalism. But, as I read reviews, something told me to try a read. After reading the book, I applied its … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant

Posted on 2010-10-30 by JS

The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant: Principles for Successful Livingby Terry Felber. Terry beautifully writes a legend of one man’s journey, Antonio of how to live a life honoring God in his vocation either as a minister or a businessman. Antonio grew up in a monastery training to be a monk until one day he discovered that his vocation is to be a merchant. Along the way, Alessio a wealthy Christian merchant discipled Antonio. Soon, Antonio discovered … Continue reading →

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