Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • The Gospel

    Tomorrow we’re starting a two-week series about evangelism.  Or, more accurately, it’s about the Gospel.  There is so much misunderstanding, among both Christians and non-Christians, about what it means to be a Christian.  Much of this stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding about the Gospel. The Bible explains quite thoroughly and clearly what… Continue reading

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  • Action Compassion

    Isaiah 30:18: “Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show you compassion.  For the LORD is a God of justice.  Blessed are all who wait for Him!” This passage uses such strong language to express God’s feelings for me.  He longs to be gracious to me!  That… Continue reading

  • The English Cloud

    It’s really weird how much this cloud looks like Great Britain.  It’s even denser around the area that would be London!  Worth a look. Continue reading

  • Darren’s Thoughts On Andy’s Book

    Darren Plummer, a church planter in College Park, recently reviewed the latest book by Andy Stanley, still hot off the press.  I haven’t read it yet and I know you’re all anxious for a review of it, since Stanley is the best preacher and best writer of books about ministry, so I figured I’d point… Continue reading

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  • The Three Amigos Hit D.C.

    National Community Church in Washington, D.C. does some pretty cool stuff.  Click here to check out some of their videos.  Make sure you watch the “Three Amigos” one! Continue reading

  • Desiring God

    Psalm 40:8: “I desire to do Your will, my God; Your law is within my heart.” One thing that bugs me is when people use Psalm 119:11 to say that memorizing Scripture is hiding God’s Word in our hearts. That’s not accurate–they’re two totally different things! And yet… it is a step in the right… Continue reading

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  • Finishing My Work for God’s Glory

    John 17:4: “I have brought You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do.” In this verse, Jesus is nearing the end of His ministry on earth, and He offers this prayer up to God the Father. This particular part of His prayer can be broken down like this: (1) The… Continue reading

  • Puffed Up By Knowledge vs. Built Up By Love

    1 Corinthians 8:1b-3: “…knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God.” What imagery! I like the visual contrast between “puffs up” and “builds up.” Something that is puffed up is full of nothing… Continue reading

  • Interview with Butch Marvin

    This Sunday at CrossWay the message will be shared by Butch Marvin.  To help you get to know Butch a little better, here’s a brief interview: Q: Where do you live? A: I live in Quarryville, Lancaster County, PA, and have lived there for the last 19 years.  Our youngest son was born and has… Continue reading

  • The God With A Personality

    Psalm 115:3: “Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him.” What a powerful, simple statement!  “Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him.” He is God, our God.  He is not a figment of our imagination.  He is a real, actual Being.  And He is not a distant, impersonal, aloof God–He… Continue reading