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Domestic Violence and Practicing Theology

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Quote of the Day: Roland Allen - Missionary Methods, St. Paul’s or Ours?
“It is not enough for the church to be established in a place where many are coming and going unless the people who come and go not only learn the gospel but learn it in such a way that they can propagate it.”
 
Three points flow from this. 1. The church needs to know the gospel. 2. the church needs to know how to spread the gospel. 3. The church needs to understand that the gospel was entrusted to them for the purpose of spreading.
How are we doing at those?
 
News/Culture:
https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS (accessed June 6, 2022)
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
*1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.
*1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by an intimate partner during their lifetime to the point in which they felt very fearful or believed that they or someone close to them would be harmed or killed.
*On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.
We struggle to have healthy relationships. At work, in the community, at home.
All people are broken and looking for affirmation and support from other people. You will never find it there.
Only God can satisfy your longing for purpose and meaning. Only He can give you peace.
 
Living Theology: What is Theology?
Theology is defined most simply as the study of God.
Everyone has a theology. Even atheist have a theology. When you ask the question, “Does God exist?” You are practicing theology.
What is the church? You are practicing theology.
Why am I here? You are practicing theology.
Why do bad things happen? You are practicing theology.
 
The question is not, do I have a theology? The question is, How much effort have I put into having a theology based on reality and truth? Have I intentionally asked and answered life’s important questions or have I just gone along with whatever the culture around me is currently saying?
 
Ultimately the goal is for the theology that I stand on to be God’s theology. I want to accurately understand God as He IS, not as I want Him to be. I want to see the world as it IS, not how I wish it was. It is easy to approach God, the Bible and theology with an agenda - to justify my thoughts and behavior. Instead, I want to approach God with a desire to know Him. He reveals Himself in His Creation and in the Bible. I want to approach the Bible with a desire to understand it and God as He is revealed in it. I wan to approach theology humble, looking to be changed through my relationship with God and His Word.

Marriage A to Z: On A Quest

Marriage is like a quest. It has a goal. It is a long and often arduous journey. It takes preparation and effort along the way. And it is worth it!

Walk The Dog Wednesday: Homeschool

Two of the kids, Chloe and Cameron, join Susan and me as we talk about  our homeschooling experience.

All Out For God and An Agile Church

Quote of the Day: If I am to wholly follow the Lord Jesus Christ, I must forsake everything that is contrary to Him. - A W Tozer
News and Culture: Christians encouraged to 'get uncomfortable' in solidarity with persecuted Christians
Chloe’s Corner: He Painted the Universe
Living Theology: The Church - Small, Focused, and Agile

Marriage A to Z: Practicing Patience in the Phases of Marriage

A marriage goes through many phases, all are temporary but many require patience to work through together.  Every phase is an opportunity to serve your spouse and grow together!

Walk The Dog Wednesday: Finding God’s Direction for Ministry

We had a question about finding God's will for ministry come up on Sunday. The first part of this episode is my answer, the second part is a continuation recorded later.

Gen Z’s mental health and Defining Repentance

Quote of the Day: Skye Jethani , With, Reimagining the Way you relate to God
“For many of the younger men and women I have counseled, a relationship with God means little more than reading the Bible for fifteen minutes a day, asking Him for help with your struggles and attending church with some regularity. They have no greater vision.”
News and Culture:
Generation Z Is Sinking in a Post-pandemic Mental Health Crisis by Josh Packard and Jamieson Taylor - May 16, 2022 Christianity Today.com
Chloe’s Corner: There is beauty
Living Theology: Repentance

Marriage A to Z: An Original Family

Each new marriage is the creation of a new, unique, original family. What does yours look like?

Walk The Dog Wednesday: All Things Work Together For Good

Excerpts from our Sunday night bible study at New Life International in Kumamoto, Japan

The Church in an Opposing World and Confession,Repentance and Forgiveness

Quote of the Day:  Francis Chan, Crazy Love -“Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.”
News and Culture: article - - THE THREE WORLDS OF EVANGELICALISM  by Aaron M. Renn , February 2022 - on firstthings.com
Living Theology: Clean hearts - Confession , Repentance and Forgiveness