Ten Current Thoughts

Jul 18, 2010


 

  1. Most of us waste huge amounts of time mediating, advocating and justifying on behalf of ourselves. When we do this, it reveals a lack of revelation of the Cross in us. 
  2. The gospel brings freedom, or nothing, depending on how free we are who preach it and on whether we are prepared to defend that freedom under religious persecution. 
  3. The church is a spiritual reality being made manifest through the Spirit's transforming power. It is not an extension of self-generated effort or collusion. 
  4. The gospel proclaims a kingdom in the Person of Jesus Christ. To the measure the Kingdom comes, to that measure is the salt, salty. 
  5. It is easier to die to our past sins than our present rights, and perceived rights. 
  6. Even the closest and most godly of friends cannot be anything other than a shadow of Christ Himself. Seeking my first comfort from human allies is a sure recipe for a blunted life and a disappointed soul. 
  7. Some observe people and groups, and some intervene in people's lives observantly. 
  8. When we measure and monitor, more than live as a person amongst people, then Goodhart's Law (measuring something changes that thing) introduces synthetic elements to the relationship network. 
  9. We all claim unfailing love, but only the broken man can be the friend who sticks closer than a brother. 
  10. Mission is an overflow of intimacy and private passion, or nothing.