February 2012
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To live without regrets.
3 “This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Correct your ways and your deeds, and I will allow you to live in this place. 4 Do not trust deceitful words, chanting: This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord. 5 Instead, if you really change your ways and your actions, if you act justly toward one another, 6 if you no longer oppress the...
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Jeremiah 6 (thoughts from 2/22)
Last Week’s Bible Study Thoughts
Last week at our Wednesday Bible study at Mesa Community College, we read Jeremiah 6 (biblia.com). Here are a few thoughts from our reading and some of the things we discussed about this passage:
Our study was kinda short this week. We only had two participants and the passage was a little short, and difficult, but I still believe that God spoke to us. So, first,...
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2 Conversations
A few weeks ago at MCC I had the opportunity to meet with several students and have a lot of good conversations about God and the truth of the Bible. Out of all these conversations, there were 2 that really stood out to me and both called themselves agnostic, (which basically means that they aren’t opposed to believing in God, they just need proof before they believe it.)
The first student...
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I have a Big Dream.
I like to post my dreams and grandiose thoughts on Mondays. Maybe it’s because, like I posted two weeks ago, Mondays are just good days for thinking about life and big things, or, maybe it’s because after weekends with the family and some downtime I come back ready and hungry for ministry. Whatever the reason, I like dreaming. One of the biggest dreams that I have ever had has to do...
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What is your favorite...
What is your favorite thing about the gathering of people you worship God with on Sunday?
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7 Reasons to Support a Missionary (Me)
I have a financial need. My wife is currently pregnant with our first child and has been working full-time for most of our marriage providing for our needs. We would both like for her to be able to quit working to stay home and take care of baby, but before that happens, we need to be able to cover our expenses completely through your giving.
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God, You tested us.
10 For You, God, tested us; You refined us as silver is refined.
11 You lured us into a trap; You placed burdens on our backs.
12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us out to abundance.
- Psalm 66:10–12 (HCSB)
This verse really just jumped out at me as I was reading it this week. It makes me think about how sometimes in life (like right now for...
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The Cajón
One of the things that I have been introduced to recently is a Cajón. Cajón is spanish for box, and that is all that this is. Like I said on Saturday, I went down to visit my dad last Friday and he is helping me build one. I realized that I didn’t take any pictures of it, and that I should have, but I will soon. I had no idea these really awesome instruments existed until a friend of mine,...
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The ancient path to what is good
16 This is what the Lord says:
Stand by the roadways and look. Ask about the ancient paths: Which is the way to what is good? Then take it and find rest for yourselves.
But they protested, “We won’t!”
17 I appointed watchmen over you and said: Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.
But they protested, “We won’t listen!”
18 Therefore listen, you nations and you witnesses, learn what the...
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Jeremiah 5 (thoughts from 2/15)
Last Week’s Bible Study Thoughts
Last week at our Wednesday Bible study at Mesa Community College, we read Jeremiah 5 (biblia.com). Here are a few thoughts from our reading and some of the things we discussed about this passage: First, I like to look at see what words or phrases or verses really jump off the page at me:
Verse 3 The wording here makes me emotionally feel sorry for these...
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A Powerful Witness
A few weeks ago at MCC, our table was one of only two tables on campus near the clock tower. The other table belonged to one of the most active groups on campus: the LGBTQ Alliance. The club represents the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer students and plans activities to promote awareness and advocates for these lifestyles. Having our little Christian Challenge table with our...
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A New Social Media Campaign
I am not sure if you have noticed or not, but recently I have made a sincere attempt to begin posting more stuff here at tumblr. I kinda dislike the idea of using a blog post to talk about posting to a blog, but I am pretty excited about this and want to share with you what I am calling my Social Media Campaign. Why am I campaigning? Well, actually that is what excites me.
God has been doing some...
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Why don't you go to church?
Seriously. I want to know why. What is it about church that makes you not go. For those of you who do go, maybe you can chime in?
It seems to me like there has been a lot of conversation lately about what is wrong with church and why we don’t go and how the system is broken, and people are Christian enough, etc., etc. However, I really am trying to get to the heart, the core of the issue....
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A little time in Tucson
If you were following me yesterday on twitter (@jeffmashaw) you might have seen these posts:
Tucson can make me feel very schizophrenic sometimes. ;)
Here are the linked photos:
This is just so pretty to me, and one of the things I miss the most about Tucson is Mt. Lemon covered in clouds and snow.
And then there’s this:
I hate Tucson traffic and its lack of a reasonable freeway...
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Keeping the Faith
The end of 2 Chronicles makes me really, really sad. We have this wonderful story of King Josiah who began he reign at age 8. He essentially has a heart and desire to return to the ways of the Lord so he cleans up the temple. While cleaning, they discover the book of the law and read it out loud to all the people. Can you imagine that? Having the entire first 5 books of the bible read out loud to...
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To boldly Go...
On Wednesdays I spend several hours hanging out at a table in the middle of Mesa Community College (MCC). I do this for several reasons:
1. I might just be a little bit crazy
2. Even though I live in Arizona, I don’t think I’ve spent enough time in the sun
3. I really enjoy having conversations with random students
4. I enjoy talking about spiritual things
5. I am trying to...
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Monday Morning
Monday morning is a really good time to sit back and think about what the rest of the week might hold. This week I am thinking about how awesome it is that I get the opportunity to do ministry on a college campus. I believe God wants to impact this generation of young people and I enjoy being a part of it. My only hope is that I am faithful to the call and I am obedient to the task at hand.
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Engaging the Gathering
Today is Sunday. What are you doing today? If you are like most college students, then probably recovering from your hang-over, doing laundry and finally sitting down to homework. However, if you call yourself a follower of Jesus, I would strongly encourage you to consider going to church today. If you don’t have a church you go to, then I would strongly implore you to connect yourself to...
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Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on homosexuality?