“Make sure you bring Jesus & justice to the city.” - Ed Stetzer

If you have been around me for awhile you have probably heard me contextualize the Christ-follower’s life as INTIMACY and INCARNATION. John 5 has one of my favorite stories that models this. “19Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Jesus was one with the heart/will of His Father. Therefore, He DID whatever was on the heart of the Father. He became the hands and feet of His Father. Jesus has shared this privilege with us. We too can draw near to the heart of God. He reveals His heart. Then we become His hands and feet. He fills us with Himself - we overflow in the lives of others.

There are two incarnational areas we want to press into: evangelism and justice.

Read the below information and pray for God’s provision, protection and presence. The needs are overwhelming and time sensitive. The author is anonymous as well as the mission agency and location. Please do not speculate about the location online. This for the safety of the team and for the Christian nationals there. Perhaps the author can ghost-write a blog through me after returning.

It is vital that the visas are approved so the team can enter the country. Pray for them as they LIVE the gospel through compassion and aid. Secondly, pray for Spirit-led appointments to TELL the gospel:

“David,

Check out these Tape Sculptures done by Mark Jenkins. The public telephone is a personal favorite.

Art is both expression and creation. Actually, it should be called “co-creation” because (1) we cannot create anything and (2) God is the one that gives all artists the ability to express and make. Co-creation is a reflection of God’s character. It is a part of the Imago Dei (we are made in “image of God”). As you look at art look for expression of the human condition. See if there is desire for freedom, or apathetic posture, or a proclamation of redemption. Take the story of the Gospel to it. See how Jesus’ story affirms, challenges or finishes the story.

Peace.

From Kelli Dees in Spain:

Hello Friends and Family -

I just have to thank you all for the wonderful e-mail and updates that I have received this past month. You are so very kind to write and share such encouraging words. It is hard to believe that I will be finishing my term in less than a month - I will be heading home for some time. I truly feel that the father would like me back for some time, but I am looking into working on further training for teaching ESL.

Here is a recent article about the timeline of the universe. It is a fascinating study about what the universe might have been like in its first milliseconds and beyond. However, they make some attempts at what happened before the Big Bang and promote what is know as the oscillating universe theory:

Ben Stein is launching a new movie entitled “Expelled.” It will be in theaters nationwide beginning 18Apr08. He interviews scientists who have been reprimanded for questioning non-theistic evolution. He speaks of Intelligent Design, however I think he focuses on the theory, not the educational agenda. Though I do not subscribe to theistic evolution, my beef is not with them but with atheistic evolution theory.

Comments? Anyone? Anyone? ;)

Here is an update from Kelli Dees. She finishes up her time in Spain next month. Pray for her to finish and transition well.
-DT

Hi Sojourners -

I just have to share how proud I am of all of you! I recently had a great conversation with your hard core “Triathlon” Cindy Martin. In fact, she is the process of preparing this week for her big race. What a blessing to hear from her and the Thew family about Sojourn’s growth and impact the lives of many in Huntsville! You all have faced different challenges and adversities, and you have continued to remain strong. The city is taking notice, and more importantly the Lord is honored… Keep encouraging the believers and touching the lives of your neighbors!

It is the first of April, 2008. There are quite a few websites that bring honor to today. I am a Gmail user, so I am partial to Google’s new feature. It allows you to send emails to Gmail users now, but with an earlier time stamp. This can be useful if you are going to a meeting and forgot to send out the agendas.

What is your favorite? Keep it clean.

Peace and rickrolls,

Just received an email about an online conversation with Dan Kimball tonight.

Several of you are working through Kimball’s book, “The Like Jesus But Not The Church.” He will be a guest at reclaimingthemind.org tonight. This the same organization that does Theology Unplugged and The Theology Program (TTP).

Give us some feedback if you participate.

From their website:

March 20
10pm-11:30pm EST

Guest: Dan Kimball
Subject: Why do people like Jesus but not the Church?
Related Book: They Like Jesus But Not the Church

It is finally here: Libronix Bible Software for the Macintosh. I have been waiting several years Logos/Libronix to come out for Mac. I have heard that the founder of Libronix used to be a Microsoft whiz-kid. Must have been like virtual treason to give love to the dark side. Then again, “supply and demand” has a loud voice.

The only reason that I have Windows XP on my Mac is so I can boot up the PC version of Libronix. We will check out the bugs, but I hope that I do not have to click on Parallels anymore.

It is powerful program for scholars and laymen. You can download the program at www.macbiblesoftware.com.