with intention

wOw! mind blowing material today. my brian is cramping up with every rememberance of what what discussed in todays sessions.

Various topics to explore in more depth at a later date:

>what i was grappling with last night. The very basis of what we understand to be levels of calling in the full-time ministry and why they are created -McManus

>Integrity and Character in the life of Christian leaders. McManus suggest that in our neat structure of college, seminary, pastorate...that we are not following the biblical standard of mentoring and modeling within the body of Christ. We have immaturity in leadership ... not ready to face the spiritual warfare and attacks that come with the position in the Church.

>10 Commandments::Humanity 101
we have lowered the bar. Moses::Ruth::Jeremiah::Paul::Peter::Stephen men and women like us who understood what it means to be a Christ follower. Radical Obedience to the call of Christ!!

>"run as fast as your character is deepening not as fast as your talent goes high or wide." McManus

>"no level of accountability will make you the person you don't want to be" McManus
I'll have to find the referrence: "I run in the path of your commands b/c you set my heart free" this is obedience spurred by love not ensured by erecting boundaries. a boundless love goes into all the world unhindered by environment. The love of Christ that burns in my heart controls my surroundings ... not vice versa

this is too much for 3 1/2 lbs of brain to sort through in one sitting... i'll be back