Dancing with truth and peace
Wednesday
February 2013
COMMENTS
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Your World
In a shocking article from leading homosexual advocate Shane Windmeyer, he confesses that he has become friends with Dan Cathy, whose company (Chick-Fil-A) has become the most villified target of gay rights groups everywhere. (If you haven’t read the article, please do so.) These two influential leaders have attained new perspectives and a new friendship, while at the same […]
Monday
February 2013
COMMENTS
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Your World
In my previous post, I wrote about how Kindness = Awareness + Action. We see this equation everywhere. The Bible says a lot about kindness. Here are five principles that I believe are very important: Kindness is a command, not an optional personality trait (Colossians 3:12). The Bible doesn’t give us wiggle room to be rude, and […]
Thursday
February 2013
COMMENTS
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Your World
Kindness is not passive. It’s not a personality trait. It’s often not easy. Kindness requires much. As I’ve reflected on the kindest of deeds, I kept finding the same pattern: Awareness + Action. Kind people don’t cover their eyes from the hurts and problems of humanity. They see. They learn. They research. They pay attention. […]
Wednesday
January 2013
COMMENTS
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Your World
“CONTEXT IS KING.” That’s what one of my professors used to teach. What I learned is that in order to accurately and fully understand a Bible verse, we must first understand the context. We need to know what is going on. We need to know the setting.* I have been crucified with Christ and I no […]
Monday
September 2012
COMMENTS
Written by Brian Jennings, Posted in Your Church
The butterflies in my stomach had just shifted into fifth gear. I felt clammy, stressed, and was beginning to sweat. The least favorite part of my job had descended upon me with the grace of rhino. I needed to confront someone. If you are in any type of leadership role, you will have people who […]
