In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” That is one of my favorite quotes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. To me it captures a truth so contrary to our everyday lives that we have a hard time truly acceptingContinue reading “Why the Ends Don’t Justify the Means”
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How to pray for Japan
This is from Don Wright of “Reaching Japanese for Christ” There is an old adage that goes like this, “Well, I guess all that we can do is pray…” I approach prayer quite a bit differently and perhaps so should you. Prayer always comes first – before we can even attempt to do our “littleContinue reading “How to pray for Japan”
Chicago Urban Program: Part 1
This is part one of a two part entry. This entry is reflections before my involvement with Chicago Urban Program (CUP). Part two will be written March 11, after my involvement in which I will give my conclusions. On March 5-10 I have the privilege of participating in a ministry of InterVarsity called “Chicago UrbanContinue reading “Chicago Urban Program: Part 1”
Stepping Back 