LETTING ROMANS 8:28 SINK IN, ONE PHRASE AT A TIME

November 12, 2012 in Personalizing Scripture

  • AND WE KNOW that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know THAT IN ALL THINGS God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God WORKS for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God works FOR THE GOOD of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God works for the good OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM, who have been called according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED according to his purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ACCORDING TO HIS purpose.
  • And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his PURPOSE.

 

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INTERVIEW #35 – RYAN (25, MECHANICSBURG, PA)

November 9, 2012 in Interviews

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS: A SEEKER IN GRAD SCHOOL

1.  What is your religious background?
Presbyterian.  My parents were Presbyterian.  I’m not sure about my grandparents.  Maybe they were non-denominational.  I went to church as a kid.

2.  Do you currently practice a religious faith?
I don’t consider myself to be a Christian at this point.  I’m still seeking.
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THE CUT OFF PRINCIPLE (Part 1, Lesson 9 of 12 from #TheJesusSeries)

November 3, 2012 in Resources

READ: Matthew 5:27-30; Mark 9:43-48

What are the most valuable truths you believe a person needs to learn from this passage? 

Tyler Ellis

  • In this short and simple passage, Jesus gives us a profound teaching to live by.  It is the principle of cutting off whatever “causes” us to sin.
  • When Jesus talks about cutting off hands and feet and gouging out eyes, he is not speaking in literal terms.  As Randy Alcorn says, “A blind man can still lust and a man without a hand can still steal.  But the eye is a means of access for both godly and ungodly input.  And the hand is a means of performing righteous or sinful acts.  We must therefore govern what the eye looks at and the hand does.” Continue Reading…

BOOK TRAILER: QUESTION EVERYTHING

October 30, 2012 in Resources

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m pleased to announce the publication date for my new book, Question Everything: A fresh way to read the best-selling book of all time, is December 3, 2012.

Here’s the book trailer, complete with nearly 15 interviews of people already reading it:

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Want to Learn More About Question Everything?

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LETTING PHILIPPIANS 4:13 SINK IN, ONE WORD AT A TIME

October 30, 2012 in Personalizing Scripture

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
I CAN do everything through him who gives me strength.
I can DO everything through him who gives me strength.
I can do EVERYTHING through him who gives me strength.
I can do everything THROUGH him who gives me strength.
I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength.
I can do everything through him WHO gives me strength.
I can do everything through him who GIVES me strength.
I can do everything through him who gives ME strength.
I can do everything through him who gives me STRENGTH.

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INTERVIEW #34 – ED (36, PITTSBURGH, PA)

October 26, 2012 in Interviews

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS: AGNOSTIC PHYSICS PROFESSOR

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1.  What is your religious background?
None.  My mom was raised Catholic.  My dad was raised Baptist until he was about ten, but he didn’t really like it.  He wanted to go fishing on Sunday.  He rebelled when he was ten or twelve, or something like that.  We never attended church except for weddings and funerals.  I went to Catholic church once with my mom.  I have a vague recollection.  I was six or seven.
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MANY DISCIPLES TURN AWAY FROM JESUS (Part 1, Lesson 8 of 12 from #TheJesusSeries)

October 24, 2012 in Resources

READ: John 6:22-71

 

What are the most valuable truths you believe a person needs to learn from this passage? 
Tyler Ellis
The first “valuable truth” from this passage that made my list was the importance of weighing the claims of Jesus.

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INSIDE THE HEART OF A PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST

October 18, 2012 in Interviews

An Interview with Bud Shaver

TYLER: What is it that you do?

BUD: In the past five years, I’ve lived out my faith in the public square to restore justice to the oppressed and minister to people who have nowhere else to turn but to God.  I’ve toured the country, visiting over 180 colleges and high schools.  Currently, I’m out on the street 4-5 days a week at abortion clinics in Albuquerque, NM.  I’m an activist…a pro-life activist.

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JESUS & THE SAMARITAN WOMAN (Part 1, Lesson 7 of 12 from #TheJesusSeries)

October 17, 2012 in Resources

INTRODUCTION TO THE JESUS SERIES:
The Jesus Series is a 12 lesson curriculum project based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.  For the next few months, I’ll be posting notes on my blog for each lesson.  These notes are a compilation of insights and ideas from a handful of Campus Ministers across the country who are partnering in this project.  They have committed to join me in sharing personal experiences, struggles, observations, questions, and recommended resources and experiments for life application.
The 12 passages that I’ve selected will cover a broad range of topics, including faith, grace, legalism, salvation, discipleship, money and possessions, temptation, doubt, heaven and hell, compassion, and unity.

READ: John 4:1-42

 
What principles can we glean from this passage that apply to the process of finding faith and sharing faith?
Tyler Ellis

  • Jesus seemed to treat every place he went like a mission field.  This was a lifestyle.  It didn’t matter if he was on a boat, under a tree, at a wedding, on a hillside, in the temple, at someone’s house for dinner, or even at a well in Samaria.  He was determined to live, eat, and breathe the good news that all people needed.

10 QUOTES FROM MY GUEST POST ON MICHAEL HYATT’S BLOG

October 13, 2012 in Stories & Ideas

This post is just a “teaser”, as I’ve included the link that will direct you to Michael Hyatt’s blog.  There, you’ll find my guest post, “Never Waste a Good Fiasco”.  You’ll also get the story behind this picture, as to why these college students are pushing a bus after midnight, hours from home.

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