WHAT MAKES THE BIBLICAL MESSAGE SO VIRAL? Two Sundays ago, I spoke at Living Word Community Church in Newbury Park, California and asked the question: “What made the Gospel message so viral in the first three centuries…and throughout history?” Rodney Stark in his book “The Rise of Christianity” speaks of how the early church spread … More I’ve been shafted!
The Divine Expedition: Where Are You in the Book of Romans? is getting closer to publication and Linus Jr and I are working on an accompanying workbook, The Divine Expedition Guidebook.. We are gathering endorsements and working on layout and design. Linus Jr is in charge of the latter two items but (understandably) has been … More Endorsements
This past month and the month ahead have been and will be busy speaking, traveling, and editing. I spoke at the Vineyard Westside (Santa Monica) two Sundays in June and speak at Living Oaks Church (Thousand Oaks) and Bay Marin Church (San Rafael) in July. I will also participate in the Christian Associates North America … More Serve the City Team in Brussels
Brief Update on The Divine Expedition: Where Are You in the Book of Romans? Linus Jr. and I are putting the finishing touches on The Divine Expedition: Where Are You in the Book of Romans? CA’s Board Chairman Rita Warren did a proof read and pastor friend Tim Holt is giving it a helpful once … More The Divine Expedition to Publisher?
One of the messages I gave recently was from Matthew chapter one entitled “Five Women and a Baby.” I remember before becoming a Christian trying on occasion to read the Bible. I wouldn’t get very far before running in to biblical genealogies…so and so begat so and so, who begat so and so, and so … More Five Women and a Baby
We are moving toward publication and have decided upon Xulon Press. Linus Jr is working on the graphics (Linus Jr) and the layout. I really like what he’s done so far. I am focusing on putting together an accompanying guidebook (workbook/study guide). We hope to get our final copy to Xulon in the next month … More Moving “The Divine Expedition” toward publication
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