"...take every thought captive to obey Christ." - 2nd Corinthians 10:5
So often this is where the battle for the soul takes place, in my thought life. There is an intensity about Paul's diligent and intentional devotion toward Christ. Everything in Paul's life was an intentional step toward the will of God. Every thought, every action, and every impulse in Jesus' life was taken captive for the will of God. He did nothing out of thoughtless action. His life was so intertwined in the heart of God that Jesus could do nothing apart from God.
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Read More "The impotence of 'systems' is a main reason why Jesus did not send his students out to start governments or even churches as we know them today, which always strongly convey some elements of a human system. They were, instead, to establish beachheads of his person, word, and power in the midst of a failing and futile humanity. They were to bring the presence of the kingdom and its King into every corner of human life simply by fully living in the kingdom with him.
Churches are not the kingdom of God, but are primary and inevitable expressions, outposts, and instrumentalities of the presence of the kingdom among us. They are 'societies' of Jesus, springing up in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria, and to the furthest point on earth (Acts 1:8)." - Dallas Willard
Read MoreToday started a bit more unusual than most days, at 6am sharp we awoke to the sound of numerous gun shots that seemed a bit close for our comfort. It wasn't the first time we had heard gun shots in our area; however still a bit unnerving. Naturally, I did the stupid man thing and went out on the balcony to see what was going on...
Read MoreMy back may be the best one to explain the happenings of today; however, I think it is too sore to talk! Today was a work day! We arrived at the village to the normal welcoming of the niños, and the ladies jumped into the programming, while the men almost immediately jumped into work projects. The first project was to build a cement step/platform, for the bottom of the stairs leading to the school, from the road. Seemed easy enough, until...
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