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Discipleship And Narrative Metaphor, Donald Roth

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"If the Bible is the guiding rule of faith for God’s people, then narrative metaphors for discipleship should be those which have some substantial root in Scripture and the story of God’s people."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the role of story in Christian discipleship from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/discipleship-and-narrative-metaphor/

Dual Citizenship: What Does It Mean To Be A Christian And A Citizen Of The United States?, Scott Culpepper

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"Christian citizens benefit American society most when they understand that they must respect the right of other Americans to believe differently—or not believe at all—even as they earnestly contend to communicate their faith."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the rights and responsibilities of Christian citizens from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/dual-citizenship-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-christian-and-a-citizen-of-the-united-states/

The Pervasive Power Of Leaven, Josh Bootsma

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"Even from the most humble, weak, and small beginnings, God can accomplish his purposes. In fact, he promises that he will."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's power through our weakness from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/the-pervasive-power-of-leaven/

Shalom Seeking: Foundations Of Flourishing, Kevin Timmer

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Jesus instructs us to seek first the Kingdom of God. Seeking first the Kingdom of God is no small task. It is a process of striving to show God’s love in every situation by showing love to our neighbors and to the rest of the creation. It is serving in a way that enables them to flourish. Seeking first the Kingdom of God is striving for true progress in all its wholeness; it is seeking shalom [1]. Shalom is an Old Testament word which refers to the restfulness, contentment, beauty, and harmony of a life lived in perfect obedience to …