Seven Wonders of Discipleship

I can't remember if that is the exact title Tim Curtis is using this Spring, but if it's not that, it's something along those lines. Tim leads a group each Wednesday night at what we call "Nexus".
Look it up. I think it means "the center of something". We try and talk about things that are at the center of our journey. Tim and his team do an OUTSTANDING job in their leadership role for this class.

Every participant in this spiritual journey we are on has had times in the doldrums, time on the mountian tops, and all stops in between. Do you remember the times of awe, wonder, amazement, and close to euphoria when you were at the mountain top? What would it take to get you to that point right now........assuming you are not there at the present time? No, you won't stay there, nor would you want to. But you also don't need to stay in the doldrums for large segments of time either. Have you read the passages talking about us being people of hope and joy?!?!? :) Gotta say, more times than not I see folks at church and in everyday life that seem to be anything BUT hopeful or joyous. So again, what would it take to get you there RIGHT now?

Over the next 7 weeks Tim is going to share ideas he thinks will help enable us to recapture the awe and wonder. Come join us if you can!

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For those of you who are Shane Claiborne fans, check out this web site and his last two writings about hell. I don't know about you, but I am sitting on ready for him to write another book! I don't see anyway it could impact me as much as "The Irresistible Revolution" did.

Here is the sight: http://blog.christianitytoday.com/outofur/

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Jan and I have watched "American Idol" the past two nights. It's entertaining in some respects, but the thing that has jumped out at me the most is how MANY hurting people come on that show!! A lot of the people who are there seem to be begging to be validated and appreciated by SOMEBODY, so they are going to give Randy, Paula, and Simon a chance to fill in that empty space . Have you noticed that? I mean there are some PITIFUL people who come on that show. And most leave not feeling validated or appreciated, especially by Simon.
So it got me to thinking, wouldn't it be wonderful if these folks could show up on "God's Idol". I know, I know.........that's not a good name for it, but you know what I am talking about. Wouldn't you love to hear the Father sitting there in Simon's seat when these hurting folks walk in? "Your voice sounds beautiful to me, Tim.........but your heart sounds even MORE beautiful! Here is your ticket to Heaven. See that guy over there? That's my son...........follow him and he will show you the way there. He's the only one besides me that knows the way. I'll be there when you get there!" I think I would pay to watch that show. How bout you? :)