by Steve Thomason | Aug 10, 2017 | Devos
This is a visual meditation that contrasts two ways to understand the nature and purpose of the Bible. This image has been percolating in my mind for a while. The daily devo from Clergy Stuff this morning inspired me to actually draw it out. I invite you to meditate...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 7, 2017 | Youth Ministry
Is it possible to experience The Good Life while sleeping on a tile floor on a deflated air mattress in the basement of a church, leading a group of middle school students 24/7 for a whole week? I stand to confess that yes, it is possible–not easy–but...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 30, 2017 | Devos
Paul’s definition of maturity and unity in the body of Christ is the ability to speak the truth in love. Truth without love is cold, harsh, and often cruel. Love without truth is sentimental and often enabling.
by Steve Thomason | Jul 26, 2017 | Devos
I invite you to meditate on this image. I drew it during my studies in Missional Theology a few years ago. It came to mind today as another convergence of ideas came upon me. Yesterday I listened to The Homebrewed Christianity podcast with Greg Boyd. Tripp Fuller...
by Steve Thomason | Jul 25, 2017 | podcast, sermons2017
This sermon comes from the summer worship series: The Good Life. It uses Gary Smalley’s LUV Talk as a practical tool for carrying out the ministry of reconciliation to which the church is called. I did not write a manuscript, so please follow along in the...