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Why We Should Stop Bringing People to Jesus
When was the last time you witnessed to someone? Does that question bring all sorts of ideas about what that means? Instead of thinking of the last time you brought someone to Christ does you mind go to all the time that has passed since you last talked to someone about Christ? Does your mind immediately go to guilt? If so, why is that? I have heard numerous times from different pastors in different churches say how important it is not to be ashamed of the gospel, and that they should tell everyone they meet about...
read moreThe Power of Forgiveness
I’m a Palestinian. I was born in Saudi Arabia, lived there six years, lived in Palestine the next three years, and am living in America since then. I started my school years first through third grade in Palestine. My family is all fully Palestinian. My childhood best friends are Palestinian. I grew up loving Palestine. When I came to know the Lord in high school, I heard from Him multiple times to forgive the Israelis. My response for a very long time was, “That won’t happen.” Me? Forgive Israelis?...
read moreThe Danger of Comfort
When I was little, I used to get growing pains in my legs so bad at night that I would run to my parents’ bedroom to wake them up, crying, asking them to take the pain away. They couldn’t. But they invariably picked me up, prayed for me, and let me sleep with them. And the comfort of knowing they were there was enough to make the throbbing pain bearable enough to fall asleep again. The pain didn’t disappear, my legs didn’t hurt any less, but just being with my parents reassured me that everything was going to be ok, and that...
read moreOne Word: Berkeley
The Berkeley World Wall of Peace was constructed in 1988. It is approximately 175ft. long, and is made of over 5,000 hand-painted tiles, each representing an idea, a tradition, or a belief that is unique to the artist. This wall is a symbol for the many cultures and parts of the world that Berkeley represents. “If you could choose one word to describe Berkeley, what would it be?” Take a moment to find an answer to this question, even if you’ve never been to Berkeley in your life, or all you know about it is from reading 360blogs....
read moreDeath Valley National Park – A Review
I thought it was ironic that my husband wanted to celebrate his “older-than-Jesus” birthday (aka his 34th birthday, one year older than Jesus was when he was crucified) by going to Death Valley. I like exploring National Parks, and road trips with him are fun, so I knew we would have a good time together; however, I was expecting a fairly bland, sandy desert landscape. Wow, was I wrong (…about the landscape, not about the time together). Death Valley is an incredibly diverse and interesting place. Jagged mountains, salt flats, miles...
read moreA Few Awesome Promises From God!
The Bible is truly a treasure. In it you can learn about who God is, how He feels about you, and what He wants for your life. I never cease to be amazed when I read the books of the Bible. Lately I’ve been reading through the books of Isaiah and the Psalms to see what God’s promises are for me (and you!). The Psalms and Isaiah contain some of the most deep, thought-provoking, and comforting messages from God. “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up;...
read moreEXPECTATIONS
As a Christian, expect and anticipate: 1. The impossible. 2. To be changed from within. 3. Spiritual battle. 4. Authority under the power of Jesus’ Name. 5. Hearing God’s voice. 6. Witnessing the Holy Spirit’s gifts manifested. 7. A call to ministry, whether in your home or overseas. As a Christian, don’t expect nor anticipate: 1. To be celebrated. 2. Dry seasons. 3. Disappointment. 4. Excuses for temptations. 5. Staying home. 6. Becoming rich. 7. Routine. The Lord Jesus is living today, reaching for the hearts crying...
read moreFebruary 14th: It’s Complicated
February 14th is an interesting day. Red and pink become the only colors you can see, the card section at Target is covered with hearts, musical cards with love songs, and “I love you!” written everywhere, and chocolate and heart-shaped candies flood each store. On one hand, the holiday seems to be focused on romantic love, but then you have CareBears Valentines that say, “I love you beary much!” being handed out in elementary school classrooms and people saying we should celebrate anyone we love, from our family and friends to our...
read moreDr. Everything: Learning from Leonardo
A couple of weeks ago I was on an access road in north Berkeley heading toward San Pablo Avenue. As I prepared to merge into the right lane to turn onto San Pablo I quickly had to turn my head to catch a glimpse of something in a large, fenced-in vacant lot. It was two wild turkeys! I couldn’t believe it. Not only did they seem unusual but they were so out of place, surrounded by California landscape including several palm trees and a growth of a variety of plants. The lot was also next to the water, so my first thought was, what are wild...
read moreHow to Become a Megachurch
Have you ever seen a big church? Some call these “mega-churches”. Do you ever wonder what makes so many people flock to one place? How does that happen? A man named Jerry Cook was one of the first pastors to experience this phenomenon and even though different geographies require different forms of ministry he says that there were key ingredients that brought his congregation from under 500 to over 4,500 in just three years. Jerry defines the Church as “people redeemed, filled with the Holy Spirit, equipped to serve, meeting...
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