by MJR | Sep 1, 2010 | Focus on Living, Sexual Purity, Subtle Lies
Here’s one of the most interesting and challenging series I’ve listened to in quite a while. Kyle Idleman from Southeast Christian Church tackles a subject most avoid. The heat is on, and as a culture we are constantly tempted by lust and sexual...
by MJR | Aug 26, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living
In preparation for an upcoming business meeting, I am reading A Sense of Urgency by John P. Kotter. His basic premise is that the primary reason so many objectives are never reached and initiatives fail is a lack of a true sense of urgency. Instead many...
by MJR | Aug 18, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living, Subtle Lies
Yesterday the actions of the Taliban in Afghanistan were contrasted with the teachings of Christ. Today, consider the antics of a group of “Christians” protesting at funerals across the nation. Today a Missouri judge ruled in favor of Fred Phelps and his...
by MJR | Aug 17, 2010 | Faith, Focus on Living, Forgiveness
When I saw the cover of this week’s TIME I was reminded of some of the stories friends who live overseas have told regarding the harsh treatment and overall low view of women by some of the extreme followers of Islam. The young woman – 18 years old –...
by MJR | Aug 11, 2010 | Focus on Living, Gratitude
As I turned in for the evening last night I was reminded of this verse. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. Honestly, yesterday I was more than a little preoccupied with the urgent matters of the day and at the end of the day, I was still overwhelmed with...
by MJR | Aug 10, 2010 | Focus on Living
The news this week includes the deaths of 10 Health Care Volunteers as they wrapped up a few weeks in the mountains of Afghanistan. Imagine working with people help improve their sight only to be blindsided in the end. One of the aspects of Radical Faith is taking a...
