Culture is “a gospel”, that “quietly converts, elicits commitments, transforms, and suggests human fulfillments.” And in so doing it reveals what we value and believe. Culture is made by humanity, but in many ways it is making us into it's own image. #TheCultureTranslator
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed-we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." #MLK#MLKDAY
Twelfth Night: the last day of Christmastide. Tomorrow is the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ, a feast day in the church bigger than Christmas in the earliest centuries, and still celebrated with great festivity in Latin countries. Our Epiphany star goes up tomorrow.
At Advent we prayed for the Prince of Peace to enter our world and redeem us from our violence. Now, we pray for peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Advent is a time of waiting and remembering.
Our @axisideas friends have a 3-part video series to help you and your family reconnect to the true meaning of the season.
Sign up here: https://t.co/8EJ9ZDdOYE
It's #GivingTuesday And right now all your donations to Axis are matched 100%! Double your impact & help us equip 1 million families to become culture translators. https://t.co/GTkQmhcuYQ
Yes it's #GivingTuesday & we're making an APP to serve 1 million families in 2020. Will you help us meet our goal to raise $82,000? Here's what's cool, every gift you give today is MATCHED 100%! https://t.co/GTkQmhcuYQ
Ok, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! We're raising funds to create The Axis App, your one-stop shop to all our growing library of resources. You can make your tax-deductible gift to Axis today by visiting https://t.co/GTkQmhu6nq
It is a terrible misunderstanding of the Gospel to think that it offers us salvation while relieving us of responsibility for the life of the world, for the sin and sorrow and pain with which our human life and that of our fellow men and women are so deeply interwoven.
Thank you @axisideas for the #CultureTranslator! I look forward to it every week! If you are a parent or work with teens, it is a must -- and it's free! Check out the link below.
#ChristianEducation#AXIS
https://t.co/XrDwhQLC9b
What is the prophetic task of the church today?
Walter Brueggemann suggest that it is “to tell the truth in a society that lives in illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair.”
That’s just like Jesus.
It’s possible to have a life that doesn’t appear fruitful to the world, but is faithful to God. This is the foolishness of the cross.
The cross looks like failure, but is the greatest act of faithfulness which has led to incalculable fruitfulness.
Listened to a treasure trove of teen parenting advice @axisideas technology and teens summit. This org is SO helpful for parents of 10 - 26ish yr olds.
Wonderful prayer at church this morning:
Lord God, in gratitude for this moment, this meal, these people, we give ourselves to you. Take us out to live as changed people because we have shared the living bread and cannot remain the same....
Got Tweens? Or Teens? Almost? @axisideas has created invaluable content for families&pastors. We're in the middle of their 30 Days to Redefining the Sex Talk and it's incredible! Their newest summit on teens and technology is free. Check it out here --> https://t.co/NgF4W1Pv5n
modesty: humility in public. -A Parent's Guide to Modesty, https://t.co/Gy4uWGpSbv I love this definition because it encompasses every person, not just placing a focus of potential shame on females. Thank you, @axisideas#honorshame