Clear the Stage Again
I have been reading through 1st Corinthians I have been newly humbled and blessed and it reminded me of this youtube video that I was sent some time back. It is a good reminder to KEEP IT REAL! Lest we be self-deceived by idolatry. This is a constant challenge for my life and all [...]
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Comparing to…. GOD: A Gospel Raised Bar
In our culture often of times people advise us to compare ourselves with others. We also do this by our own sin nature. “You should be more like your brother,” “You can win; the others aren’t as good as you in this activity,” etc. The sole purpose of our comparing ourselves [...]
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Valley of Vision – Regeneration
REGENERATION
O God of the highest heaven,
occupy the throne of my heart,
take full possession and reign supreme,
lay low every rebel lust,
let no vile passion resist thy holy war;
manifest thy mighty power,
and make me thine forever.
Thou art worthy to be
praised with my every breath,
loved with my every faculty of soul,
served with my every act of life.
Thou hast [...]
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My message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power
And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. – 1 Corinthians [...]
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Undetected Spiritual Pride – Blind Perspective
It has been one crazy summer, things have seemed a bit more dis-jointed than normal, perhaps an understatement as we see our country fall apart, the church at large has shared in it’s share of trials as well.
It is always good to reflect on this from time to time. Note the word “Undetected”
This links arm [...]
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Gospel Scattered – Just not doing the right thing right now – I’m Good – The Return of Ivan
I may not get all the names right, I don’t have my notebook at hand, at the moment when I’m writing this blog. We went out last evening. Bobby and I spent some time on the Avenue.
We had some interesting discussion about using our survey’s to even open up conversation with people on [...]
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What is Urban Reformation
Last night I was blessed to be invited to a Missions dinner by the head of our church’s Missions Team John Chen, along with one of our missionaries we’re sending to Thailand in the month of July, and several other people. I was asked at one point the question what was “Urban Reformation” and what [...]
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What’s Happening In The North East This Summer
Lots has been happening in the North East Kansas City, Crime is on the rise at least in our zip code of 64123 and we’ve felt it personally. This is just a thin slice of perspective from the “Dawson” house hold, there are others in the North East who’ve had their own adventures I’m sure!
Just a few [...]
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Give me understanding that I may live
130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
131 I open my mouth and pant,
because I long for your commandments.
132 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your way with those who love your name.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over [...]
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Bikers for Christ the Kansas City Chapter
As you can tell from the picture, we all looked a little out of it Saturday morning. From Left to right, Tim Juhnke, Bill Bonham, me, Marie Drown, Frank Drown, and Darrell DeGreve.
This last Saturday morning I woke up early, looked outside, and I saw the beautiful morning sun. Normally I am up earlier [...]
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