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Getting Artsy with Photoshop

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Sometimes I get that urge to do something artistic. Last week LifeHacker posted an article about making “Small Planet” images. I happened to be in the small Minneapolis suburb I grew up in called Spring Lake Park. I snapped a quick set of photos and created an SLP Small World (my hometown [...]

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Chinese Church

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Great article for your reading pleasure at the Chicago Tribune.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts: Jesus in China

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Trailer is out!

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Many of my loyal readers know that I am involved with planning a conference in December of 2008 called “Story’08.” The trailer came out today! Here is it, in all it’s high-speed glory:
Download
Visit the Story’08 website for more details.

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China Earthquake Relief Podcast

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

China Earthquake Interview
This is a recorded Skype interview with an American who has been helping with the earthquake relief efforts in China.
If you want to give financially to assist in this disaster, here’s how:
1. Use this link for donations to Pioneers: https://secure.call-kc.com/pioneers/
2. It will ask “Please accept my gift [...]

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Missions Catalyst

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Here’s the latest feed from Missions Catalyst! For more details, click here!
Missions Catalyst e-Magazine is a free, weekly electronic missions digest designed to inspire and equip Christians worldwide for global ministry. Please use it for your prayers, pass along what you learn to others, and forward this edition to anyone you think might be interested.
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Top 10 Books on Cross Cultural Mission

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

A week or two ago I posted an article entitled Simple Steps for Eternal Consequences. This was something I wrote some years ago. It includes a list of books to read on cross-cultural mission. The list is old and outdated, referring to a previous generation’s stories.
What books would be on list for [...]

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The 4th Dimension

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

J. Ted Esler
The world’s top-selling rap artist is a white man, the number one golfer is a black African American[1], and the tallest basketball player is Chinese.[2] The world is certainly not the same place it was just a few years ago. Just as remarkable is the radical shift in the makeup of God’s people [...]

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The “Religious Affections” of a Global Christian

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

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Ted Esler

Jonathan Edwards has been called the greatest mind in evangelicalism. His numerous writings and theological discourses have influenced generations of Christians. What shocks me about Edwards’ legacy is that modern theologians ignore his contribution to missionary work.[1] Edwards was a missionary. His theology was driven by a missionary heart. It could be argued that [...]

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Under construction for a few days

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

About once a year I like to update the theme on this site. I have just come up with this and will be working on it, live, for a few days. It’s mostly done, but I have some work to go yet.
Thanks for the patience.

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Reflecting on Personal Devotions

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

For many of us, our personal devotional time is not very well thought out. If we have a good habit of taking time with the Lord, we usually do something simply “just because.”
I have been reflecting on my quiet times lately. I took a few notes as I did so. Here are [...]

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