The Gospel and Social Action

Posted on August 6, 2009

Is social action part of the Gospel or merely an important implication of the Gospel? This is an issue I have been working through biblically, theologically, and practically. I am working on a short paper to address this issue for our Acts 29 Region. Today I came across a conservative lecture “The Gospel and Social Action” by D.A. Carson that addresses the issue head-on. For those interested in understanding these important distinctions, and wanting to clarify just what the gospel is, this will be a helpful resource.

Andy Naselli provides a helpful summary of the 60 minute audio.

Wanna Do Mission in Asia?

Posted on August 5, 2009

Some of the folks in Austin City Life have a special place in their heart for Asia. My City Group has adopted a missionary to the unreached Shan-Dai peoples. We have former missionaries to Asian in our community. Maybe some of you are interested in going to Thailand, Burma, China or Laos?

This week James Rider, a representative from OMF International, is in town this week and early next week. He’s an acquaintance from my mission work in Asia with OMF. If you’d like to set up an appointment to ask him questions, call him at 720-291-6996. Also, consider taking David or Faye Cummings out for coffee. They can tell you stories and help you think through mission to Asia.

New David Gray

Posted on August 4, 2009

David Gray’s first single “Fugitive” off his September album Draw the Line released today. It’s pretty classic David Gray, but with more hope. Check out the description of the album

Built around a nape-prickling piano and electric guitar, and a soaring contribution from a gospel choir, David claims “I’ve been a fugitive from life, I’ve been hiding in my bubble. And I had this image of Saddam Hussein being pulled out a hole in the ground. That’s where the “mud streaked fugitive” line came from. It’s about hiding from life, from yourself.”