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The ABCs of the E Word — EU

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

The word evangelism comes from a collection of Greek words rooted in eu-angelos – good-news. The E in the ABCs of evangelism is EU –as in good, but also, as in YOU. 1. It is GOOD news. What followers of … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of the E Word — Devote

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

The D in the ABCs of evangelism is for devote. We can never face the task at hand and access the inner resources we need to do it unless we come to it from a place of deep devotion to … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of the E Word — Connect

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

I love imagining Jesus walking through Jericho and spotting Zacchaeus in the tree. Unlike the popular children’s song, I don’t think the Lord wagged his finger at him and told him to, “Get yourself out of that tree shorty!” I’m … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of the E Word — Blab

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The following catchy phrase is attributed to a very famous evangelist, Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” Well…he didn’t really say that, as far as we know. It sure sounds like him, though. … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of the E Word — Ask

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

I am going to take a few days to see how many  people I can engage in thinking about evangelism with me – yes, that’s the E word.. The subject is really “a beggar telling another beggar where she got … Continue reading →

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The ask: the background music of hiving off

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

A striking circle of ten from the BW Hive List got together last night for a late-night brainstorm about the future development of Circle of Hope Broad and Washington. It was stimulating. While we were discussing great things, there was … Continue reading →

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About “Losing My Religion”

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

I have been pondering the de-evangelization of a few of my friends, lately. So it struck me when a blog kept popping up on the WordPress “hits list” about “Losing My Religion.” I have one friend whose new buddy is … Continue reading →

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