In Matthew’s gospel Jesus teaches a series of brief parables that include some variation of the phrase, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…” The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed seed. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of yeast. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed. Like a … Continue reading The Kingdom of Heaven is like Antonina’s kitchen…
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Daring to Love — A Guest Post by Darren Bouwmeester
Dear Conspirators for Awesomeness: Allow me to introduce Darren Bouwmeester. Darren and I met through our common space in the blogosphere when I discovered his site, Momentary Delight, and at about the same time he landed here at The Awesomeness Conspiracy. I've invited Darren to share some thoughts here with you faithful readers. In addition … Continue reading Daring to Love — A Guest Post by Darren Bouwmeester
A Christmas Prayer
While there is always time for opinion, dialogue and debate, I wanted to take this opportunity to simply share my prayer for us all on this Christmas Eve. Be of good cheer and celebrate well, dear friends! May your blessings overflow. If you are sick, may you find comfort. If you are hurt, may you … Continue reading A Christmas Prayer
Persecuted or Persecutors?
If you’re on the internet reading this blog, I’m sure you’re aware of the controversy swirling around some comments made by Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson and A&E Network’s subsequent decision to suspend him from the show. I really had no intention of writing about this today. And, in truth, it’s not really what this blog … Continue reading Persecuted or Persecutors?
Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
This article originally appeared on Aug. 13, 2009. I revisit it today not because of any current frustration with my own leadership roles, but because I've recently completed a course in Christian leadership that reminded me of some of the tensions in which those of us in leadership positions often find ourselves. I love metaphors. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Roller Coaster Guy in a Merry-Go-Round World
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