because He came, we have hope [@bibledude advent series]

by Rev. Dan King | Nov 27, 2011 | PRAY, READ, SERVE

[serialposts] READ Psalm 25:1-7 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are want only treacherous. Make me...

[video] christmas wishes, memories, and treats with @smalltownpoets

by Rev. Dan King | Nov 26, 2011 | christian music, life of worship

In part one of my two-part interview with Smalltown Poets, we talked about how their Christmas album came together and what Christmas means to them. In part two, we talk about what they would wish for this Christmas, recall some childhood memories, and learn what...

[video] @smalltownpoets christmas

by Rev. Dan King | Nov 25, 2011 | christian music, life of worship

My wife LOVES Christmas music. I do to, but she would listen to it year-round if I let her. So when I got the chance to talk to Smalltown Poets about their new Christmas album, she wouldn’t let me pass it up! In part one of this two-part interview we talk about...

[video] defining thankfulness

by Rev. Dan King | Nov 24, 2011 | authentic christianity, for reflection, spiritual practice

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa9VS13khLo&w=590] [serialposts]What does it mean to be thankful? What does thankfulness look like? How does an attitude of thankfulness impact our actions and our lives? This short video from IgniterMedia.com attempts to...

jesus’ version of the butterfly effect: matthew 25:31-46 [#resonateseries]

by Rev. Dan King | Nov 15, 2011 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, book reviews, READ, SERVE

It’s the last teaching of Jesus that’s recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you,...