Explosion of Joy

Here are some great thoughts on the WHY of missions. The author, Dr. Tennent, is the President of Asbury Theological Seminary (that school I attend)…

"Lesslie Newbigin has pointed out that in the New Testament we witness not the burden of obeying a command, but rather a vast “explosion of joy.”[1] Jürgen Moltmann described it as the joyous invitation to all peoples to come to a “feast without end.”[2] Missions is, of course, never less than a command of Christ, but it is certainly far more than that. The perspective of the New Testament is never, how-can-we-motivate-someone-to-go, but, rather, who could possibly be silent in light of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?"

Read the complete post here: http://blogs.asburyseminary.edu/global-talk/more-than-a-command/

fall and halloween pictures

I hope you enjoy these pictures of our family adventures over the past month or so.

baptism photos

On October 25, Isaiah was baptized at Hope Springs Community Church (where we attend in Lexington, KY). He didn't cry when the water was placed on his head, just grunted a little. What a wonderful experience of God's grace through this sacrament and the community of believers surrounding us. Isaiah's grandparents made it for the service as well. (a video will follow).

Congrats to Asbury

Asbury Theological Seminary, the grad school I am attending, had the most graduates enter the ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church out of any seminary. Congratulations to us for providing so many trained elders and deacons!
See the article here.

pictures of Isaiah over the past month