the pensive cafe

an informal virtual home church

18.10.09

The Unavoidable Choice

Posted by Denita Dyck |

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   To give witness to and to confess the truth of Jesus, but to love the enemy of this truth, who is his
   enemy and our enemy, with the unconditional love of Jesus Christ – that is the narrow road.
   NOTES
   The righteous life that Jesus calls his disciples to is not defined primarily by what we avoid, but by
   what we engage in and how we love, even when it’s hard.
   HOME CHURCH GUIDE
   Jesus says if someone doesn’t first count the cost before undertaking a major decision, they may
   leave behind a half-built monument to failure, an object of ridicule. How does this apply to people
   who are rapidly coerced or manipulated into accepting the “free gift” of salvation by well-meaning
   but over-zealous and under-trained Christians today?

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11.10.09

Intimacy with an invisible dad

Posted by Denita Dyck |

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   It would impose an intolerable burden on frail human wisdom if by his prayer-promises God was
   pledged to give whatever we ask, when we ask it, and in exactly the terms we ask. How could we
   bear the burden?
   NOTES
   Our search should be for God, for his person, for a greater vision of his heart and a clearer
   understanding of his will for our lives
   HOME CHURCH GUIDE
   Have you experienced prayer patterns within the Christian community that are contrary to this
   biblical teaching?

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4.10.09

Overcoming Anger

Posted by Denita Dyck |

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   QUOTES
   The community of Christ is built not only on spiritual devotion to God and a generous attitude about
   material possessions, but also on gracious social interactions with others.
   NOTES
   Anger is always, to some extent, a departure from reality. It assumes a position of exalted judge that
   is not humbled by our own failure and need for mercy.
   HOME CHURCH GUIDE
   Have you noticed how religion excuses and even enflames anger rather than helps people let it go?

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