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  • World Mandate: It Starts

    1st session. #wmconf #Jesus #woot #antioch

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  • Catching Up

    Catching Up

    Mood:  don’t ask
    Now Reading:  “Intimacy” by Henry Nouwen
    Topic: Rantings of a lunatic
    Hmmm…so this is interesting. It’s been a while since I have updated this thing. Well, I have told people that once i get internet then I will update. So i’m updating. This last season was truly strange and new. To catch you up. I graduated, started leading a d-house, got a new job, started dating an old friend (If you read this, you should know that your pretty great.), raised up new leaders for a new lifegroup, got accepted to ATS, and took in a, basically, homeless guy. That’s most of it. Well, that’s a good catcher upper.
    Just got done with our leader’s retreat for all the lifegroup leaders and interns. It was refreshing and good. I’m glad it was so…hmmm…what’s a good word? Oh!! Yeah! Refreshing! You know what? I’m refreshed.
    Seriously though, it was good. We got to meet with Jesus and not have to lead. It’s good to get away and not have to lead for a day or so. I look forward to doing it again sometime soon. I think my next retreat will be on my own. We need some away from everyone also. Anywho, so now we have internet. So hi

  • Throwback Thursdays Are Changing

    Throwback Thursdays Are Changing

    OK folks. Another change coming here on the blog. I have one more Throwback Thursday left to post. Then it will be finished in its current iteration. So the question comes…what do you want to see happen here? (more…)

  • “Who do you say that I AM?”

    “Who do you say that I AM?”

    Originally Posted: Monday, March 06, 2006
    Mood: lyrical
    Now Playing: Other people talking
    Topic: the character of God

    Currently Reading
    CUCKOO’S EGG
    By Clifford Stoll
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    OK. I’m going to do this thing….I’m finally going to post. Wow, three months is a long time. A lot happens within that time. I can’t fill in everything. I guess this’ll be like starting over. It is time to start over. Hmmm…I like that. Starting over. Much like Jesus lets us do. I like that He covers and gives second chances and lets us start over. I need that. I know that I’m not the only one. (more…)

  • Hearing God’s Voice

    Hearing God’s Voice

    Originally Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005
    Mood:  quizzical
    Now Reading: Clowning in Rome
    Topic: the character of God

    Currently Listening
    Lay It Down
    By Jennifer Knapp
    7. You Remain
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    I knew it. Why am I listening this? I know that it tears me apart every time I hear it. Tears. I love Jesus, but sometimes the lies and feelings that we have seem so real. Real enough that even sometimes the lies seem strong enough to win against the truth that I must acknowledge. (more…)

  • Night and Day

    Night and Day

    Originally Posted:Tuesday, November 29, 2005
    Mood:  caffeinated
    Now Reading: Clowning in Rome
    Topic: Living in the Epic Story


    Currently Listening
    Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture
    By Original Soundtrack
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    Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I think I can start posting more now. I think that I can break the silence.

    I guess I should start with what God is doing in my life. The only way to do this adequately is to draw back. About two weeks ago I wrote this. For those who don’t know, I got away. I went and stayed in the middle of the woods, alone, for two nights. I needed adventure and could sense it. I needed to get away and wrestle with God on some stuff, and that seemed the remedy for it. That seemed where I could meet Him. It was good. (more…)

  • Drew Steadman – Antioch’s Time Is Now

    Drew Steadman – Antioch’s Time Is Now

    1. Years ago we asked What if we, not only start movements overseas, but also started a movement in the U.S?
      1. We’re not an old movement, but we’re not a group of college students in a basement trying to figure things out.
      2. We were made for the impossible.
      3. We are at a shift point. (more…)
  • Jimmy Seibert – A New Thing

    Jimmy Seibert – A New Thing

    1. We are all a part of something bigger than ourselves
    2. God get’s all the glory, because He initiates and we respond (more…)

  • Antioch Belton – Beatitudes – Matthew 5:5-8

    See My Powerpoint Notes For This Talk Here

    1. The big idea of this passage is that Jesus inverts our world. He pushes against everything else we would trust in so that we will trust in Him. Are you trusting Jesus? How are you trusting Jesus? This leads to your greatest joy, your greatest happiness.
    2. Matthew 5:5-8
    3. Matthew 5:5
      1. Meekness Defined
        1. The biblical greek word for meek is different from the common English. When we think of meek, we think of those who are timid. That’s not a good picture. The better picture is that of a bridled horse, or a commanding military officer sparing a prisoner. Power under control. Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God’s strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness.
        2. http://biblesuite.com/greek/4239.htm
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      2. Psalm 37:7-13
        1. Our Inheritance Comes From Him
      3. Romans 4:13
        1. Trust Him
      4. Luke 1:46-55
        1. Mary Sang a Song of Trust
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    4. Matthew 5:6
      1. Hunger
        1. This same word for hungry is used in Matthew 4:2 after Jesus was done fasting. He knew what this meant.
      2. 1 Peter 2:2-3
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    5. Matthew 5:7
      1. Mercy
      2. If we’re not merciful:
        1. at best, it speaks to a lack of revelation
        2. at worst, it speaks to a lack of relationship with God
          1. Matthew 6:14-15
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    6. Matthew 5:8
      1. New Heart
        1. Ezekiel 36:24-26
      2. A Gift for You
        1. Ephesians 1:13-14
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      3. You’re a New Creation
        1. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20
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      4. All God’s Wrath Was Poured Out
        1. Romans 8:1-4
  • Inner Workings

    Inner Workings

    Originally Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
    Mood: not sure
    Now Playing: Jars of Clary: Redemption Songs
    Topic: Living in the Epic Story


    Currently Reading
    Ragman – reissue : And Other Cries of Faith (Wangerin, Walter)
    By Walter Wangerin
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    Hmmm…so it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Little over a month. How do I do it? Awkward moments have happened. Mainly, I had a man randomly walk up to me while in Walmart and speak Klingon while trying to let me know that Krystals’ mini hamburgers are good. Also, I have convinced a friend that she is awkward but in a good way. I like you, internal dialogs at Starbucks are funny and weird. (more…)