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Author Archives: Rob Green
Two Reasons to Be Thankful in the Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman Case
In the past few months, we have watched the drama of this case unfold on websites, newspapers, and evening news programs. Without question, this case is disturbing at many levels. This case involves a number of hurting people. The Martin … Continue reading
Two Girls + Public Affection + Public Transportation
This weekend another pastor and I were riding BART (public transportation) from the San Francisco airport to Walnut Creek, where we were speaking at a counseling conference. The train was quite full, and about 10 feet from where we were … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach
Tagged Community MInistry, Evangelism, homosexuality, outreach
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When the Holidays are Horrible
Sometimes the holidays can be just plain horrible. I’m not talking about the annoying family member that seems to take away a bit of everyone’s joy. I am not talking about various inconveniences, like traffic or crowded stores, that occur … Continue reading
The Christian and Halloween: A Plea For a Valium
Every year there is a buzz around this time. What should believers do? Should they allow their kids to “trick or treat?” Should they watch a Jesus film to try to counter the satanic influences of the day? Maybe we … Continue reading
Living for Legacy
The 656 page biography of Steve Jobs went on sale this week. His life has regularly been in the news since his death less than three weeks ago. People remember Jobs for his innovation and his ability to build Apple … Continue reading
Outreach Series – Six Words Every Relationship Needs
Friends, we understand that asking people to come to church with you can be a challenge. You might be embarrassed, you might be intimidated, you might be asking someone for the first time, or you might be concerned about their … Continue reading
Posted in Ministry Updates
Tagged encouragement, friendship, grace, outreach, Outreach series, relationships
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Acts and the Law: Explaining the Requirements Placed on the Gentiles in Acts 15
Last Sunday we studied Acts 15. Pastor Viars spoke about how Acts 15 helps us learn about discerning the will of God. With those truths already in mind, I would like us to revisit the text to think more broadly … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Acts, Acts 2011, Book of Acts, early church, gospel, grace, law
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Acts and Faith Global Ministries
We recently voted to allow Faith Global Ministries (FGM) to expand its scope to include being a sending agency. In the meeting where that vote took place, we explained that FGM would serve both missionaries and the sending churches. In … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Acts, Acts 2011, Book of Acts, Faith Global Ministries, missions
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2 Minutes in Acts
We are almost half way through the book of Acts. I thought I would offer this week a two minute recap of where we have been and how Acts could be impacting our lives. Here are five questions from the … Continue reading
You Are Known By What You Say
Presidential politics normally gets important space from CNN, but this week the attention is even greater. The comments by Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist in Dallas, created a firestorm for saying that Mormonism is a cult and that no … Continue reading →