Worthwhile April 5, 2019


It is finally here, April 5. I have a book due back to the library but I am not finished with it and I can't get an extension because someone else has it on hold. Awful. Since it is the Lenten season I am embracing waiting as I have reserved the ebook from the library and wait for it to become available.





Oh the things that can get us down!





It is to the archives we go today for some thought provocation and worshipful stirring. Start the weekend off right.









First up is a piece from Rosario Butterfield from February on loving our neighbors well through the tools we have in our hands. Think Nextdoor App and all the fun that happens there.





Butterfield gives a good model of evangelistic living but the questions it raises are worth it. Do we love our neighbors? Do we care about our city and the people around us? Maybe the Lord will stir us new efforts to impact where we are...









This week I sent a group of pastors an article as we were discussing how to measure success in ministry and the pastoral life. I have been significantly encouraged by Jared Wilson's work in this arena and am digging his latest book were he builds on what the article points out.





Five metrics of grace to help us measure ministry fruitfulness and beyond measuring the church, these are important metrics for all Christ followers. So give it a look and see how you are doing!









Finally a bit of worship from Austin Stone.






https://youtu.be/fXH60qrJHus




I will not be anxious, Jesus, You are near
The Peace of God surrounding me, and casting out all fears
The hand that holds the heavens, is the mighty hand that saves
The voice that calms the stormy seas
Is calling me by name





I'm singing in the victory, the victory of the cross
I'm resting in the shadow, of Your redeeming love
I'm standing on the promise, the promise of new life
'Cause I am Yours forever, and Jesus, You are mine
Oh Jesus, You are mine





When I have forgotten, the fullness of Your grace
Yes, I'll remember Calvary, where You took my place





I'm singing in the victory, the victory of the cross
I'm resting in the shadow, of Your redeeming love
I'm standing on the promise, the promise of new life
'Cause I am Yours forever, and Jesus, You are mine
Oh Jesus, You are mine
Oh Jesus, You are mineThere is no one like You, God
Love immeasurable and strong





There is no one like You, God
So lead this heart to sing in awe
There is no one like You, God, no-o
Love immeasurable and strong
There is no one like You, God
So lead this heart to sing in awe


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