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Category Archives: Mission

“Live on the Brink of Eternity”

I’m re-reading the Life and Diary of David Brainerd and again being humbled and encouraged by his radical sensitivity and passion for Christ. This quote made me think of the missionary couple that I posted on the other day and how easily I can lose sight of eternity. This life is a vapor in light [...]

Posted 17 July 2008 † Jason § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (0)

China + Darfur

I find that my conscience will not allow me to continue business as usual.
- Steven Spielberg, announcing his resignation as artistic advisor for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, to protest China’s support for the Sudanese government and “the unspeakable crimes against humanity that continue to be committed in Darfur.” [...]

Posted 14 February 2008 † Jason § Sanctity of Life ‡ Comments (0)

Reach Kansas City

Another good friend and very gifted brother Kevin Cawley is planting a church in Kansas City. Check out the website and let anyone you know in Kansas City know. I’m excited to see what God has in store!

Posted 21 June 2007 † Jason § Church Life ‡ Comments (3)

Keeping the Global in Missional

My good friend Jonathan Dodson wrote another great article for Acts29. His thoughts on what it means to ‘missional’ are very helpful and provide a needed balance and expansion of the term. Click on the link below:
How Missional is Your Church?: Keeping the Global in Missional

Posted 21 June 2007 † Jason § Church Life ‡ Comments (0)

Genocide in Darfur

I heard on the radio this morning that President Bush made statements yesterday about imposing sanctions on the government of Sudan in order to stop the genocide in Darfur. This is after 4 years of the genocide happening and being known.
I am guilty of not doing much even terms of praying so I’m not going [...]

Posted 19 April 2007 † Jason § ‡ Comments (0)

Give Meaning

My younger brother Darian is spear-heading a project to raise scholarship money to help Canadian youth workers get to the Canadian Youth Workers Conference this fall. He doesn’t need money he just needs votes. Show some love and vote.

Posted 31 March 2007 † Jason § ‡ Comments (0)

Be Moved

Amazing Grace - the new movie about William Wilberforce is coming to theaters February 23rd. The trailer brought me to tears and stirred my soul. Watch it here.
Wilberforce was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament in the 19th century. He is an incredible example of the practical, social-transforming, affect of [...]

Posted 27 January 2007 † Jason § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (1)

Global Documentaries

Here’s a great idea for spending the first Friday night of the month.
First Friday Films is a community of people interested in global issues. Thanks to Bethlehem Baptist Church, First Friday Films is a place where we meet to learn about our neighbors in other parts of the world. Each first friday of the [...]

Posted 25 January 2007 † Jason § ‡ Comments (2)

Desiring God National Confernce

I wish I was there. Can’t wait for the audio that apparently will be up on the Desiring God site in a few days.
While I wait for that I am enjoying the live-blogging of my buddy Paul Martin who is travelling with Tim Challies (also live-blogging and also both are Canadians!). Paul’s notes are great [...]

Posted 30 September 2006 † Jason § Church Life § Gospel Life ‡ Comments (1)

Seth Godin on Being Personal

This is so practical for the church, for life, for business:
Look me in the eye:
I bought some spinach at the farmer’s market yesterday. The fact that the woman who grew it is the same person as the woman who sold it to me made the transaction fundamentally different than buying the same spinach in [...]

Posted 18 September 2006 † Jason § Church Life § Home Life ‡ Comments (0)