Tag Archives: kingdom
Possessing What We Are Missing
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a part of the Gospel we are missing? If so, how do we posses it?
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Apple Understands Evangelism
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a lesson on evangelism that Apple could teach the church? Maybe – check it out.
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Labels: A Love Hate Relation
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
I have issues with labels. On one hand I love’m, then on the other hand they so irritate me.
I like labels that tell me what is in a container: this allows me to effectively use what is in the container. Imagine, you need sugar for you coffee and the white granular stuff you grab is [...]
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The Viral Gospel
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 4 No 7 (PDF version here)
We have entered a transition phase of business marketing and advertising. There is this shift from interruption tactics to a more organic form. The day of mass TV ads, full-page magazine spreads, billboards, radio spots and direct mail seem to waning in effectives. Why?
• First, we are so [...]
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Submission: The Key To Authority
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being sent to operate in Kingdom (apostolic) authority implies that someone of a greater power is designating where I am to operate my authority. This illuminates a key principle to using authority:
To the extent that I am submitted to authority,
determines the level of authority I can operate in.
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Guest Post: Contextualization Without Compromise
Posted on 05. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
A friend keyed me into this blog post. I think it speaks to what it truly means to be missional in our culture today. I have placed in bold the thoughts that resonate with my spirit. You can check out the original post at CRPC.
by Tullian Tchividjian
On April 26-27 I will have the [...]
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Missing the forest because of the tree? – The Gospel Context
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Last week I picked up the book Unchristian (again). I have had this book for about a year and half, started the first chapter, but never got passed it. Now it is one of the most inspiring books I have read in awhile – probably because the author agrees with me in so many areas!
Really, [...]
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What Are You Waiting For?
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
So this past Saturday morning I woke up with the Kingdom on my mind. This has been my focus of thoughts and study the past few weeks. Questions such as “What is the Kingdom?” “How do we demonstrate it?” “How much is present now and how much to come?” fill my ruminations.
If [...]
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Kingdom Lifestyle
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Luke 6:27 “But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
28 Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt [...]
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Is Your Theology Reality?
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Yesterday, while attending New Life Center in Bridgeton MO, the pastor Garry Tracy made one of those statements that summarizes a whole lot. He commented: “It is interesting that the first book of the bible after the resurrection is the Acts of the Apostles, not the theology of the Apostles.” Wow! This so resonated [...]
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