God, desiring a loving relationship with men and women gave them the precious ability to choose. It is only as that choice is made that men and women can love and trust God. This eternal choice first made in the Garden of Eden is more fundamental than the choice between good and evil. … Continue reading Choose #2
Author: Matt Larson
Choose #1
This is the first of three parts to a recent series I shared at New Hope. I used a great deal from Gregory Boyd's book in this series. I do not agree with Boyd on his open theism stance but this book is very compelling. God is pro choice?!? It is an interesting thought … Continue reading Choose #1
lead, follow AND get out of the way
We've all heard the saying lead, follow OR get out of the way, but we should actually do all of the above. Leading people to a place where they have never been before is a great challenge and reward. There is nothing like seeing a person come alive in the new arena of opportunity that … Continue reading lead, follow AND get out of the way
To Love and To Lead
My father, Reg Larson taught me long ago the importance of a husband filling his God-given role. This is to love and to lead. My dad taught that as a man loves and leads his wife the wife then will respect and respond to here husband. The result is the husband fills significant and the … Continue reading To Love and To Lead
Sandwich to Southwest Ranches
After 18 months I have been hanging out in Sandwich. I have been asked, why would you vacation in Sandwich this time of year? It is cold. It is gray. I am writing this from Panera in Yorkville. Why? free internet access and a fire place. Well when you live in a beautiful place where … Continue reading Sandwich to Southwest Ranches
WWJD or HWJV
Many have seen the WWJD bracelets and other Christian paraphernalia. What Would Jesus Do? The question I have in the highly animated political season is How Would Jesus Vote? There are many in my life that are politically engaged. Truthfully I would be much more expressive of my own political ideas but I have been … Continue reading WWJD or HWJV
Measuring Up
Levi, my son will turn 14 tomorrow. This year he has shot up and his voice has changed. It is really fun to watch a boy become a man. Puberty is more fun to watch than experience for sure. Lately I have noticed Levi coming up and standing shoulder to shoulder with me. He will … Continue reading Measuring Up
Ultimate Impact
Last evening Margot (my beautiful wife) and I were enjoying a carmel frap at Starbucks. Heavenly weather in South Florida impressed us to sit enjoy the time on the sidewalk cafe. I shared with Margot how much I enjoyed spending time with young people (college aged). First of all it so so strange to refer … Continue reading Ultimate Impact
“SPUR” October 12th’s talk at New Hope
Hebrews 10:22-25 (The Message) 22–25 So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but … Continue reading “SPUR” October 12th’s talk at New Hope
Luke 8:1-15
Luke 8:1-15 Wed. 10/01/08 (All Scripture in the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted-emphasis added) Jesus allowed women to travel with him. Luke 8:1-3 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some … Continue reading Luke 8:1-15
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