When you experience even a mediocre connection with God it can get elevated by people around you, but that might not be because your connection is so strong. Maybe it’s because we live in a place when materialism and selfishness are just the norm. Maybe our even slight attempts at reaching out to God are simple not that great but we feel good because of where everyone else it at.
Consider what Francis Chan has to share and don’t look around at others and compare how you’re doing, but take an inward look at the true depth of your spirituality.
The pattern of Christmas is to buy gifts for people that usually are not needed items. In this sermon, we look at the book of James and how faith must be found in our actions to the poorest of the poor, and an alternative to the usual pattern of Christmas is given.
Divorce happens. In this sermon, Greg speaks on when marriages go wrong. With divorce rates nearly the same inside as outside of the church, it is important to have a Kingdom understanding of divorce and remarriage, and how to answer the question: “When is it OK to divorce?”
We all have heard that it’s better to give that to receive, but can we really live it? This fun video by the Skit Guys is a great reminder that we can look like we’re all about the meaning, and be giving, but get frustrated when we don’t get things back in return.
Christus Victor Ministries is undergoing a transition to be more effective. Greg Boyd announced via email on 11.11.11 that Christus Victor Ministries will start with a name a change to “Reknew“. Along with the name change to Reknew they will then present a major overhaul of the website. Using the internet to reach out more effectively will give Reknew a greater platform.
This would of could be a great time for restating the vision and passion of the ministry. Even folks who are familiar with Greg Boyd may not be familiar with the official position that Christus Victor Ministries has taken so far. Here is an excerpt from the email that Greg Boyd sent out to announce the coming launch of Reknew.