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I like John Piper, I really do. What I don’t like is that “finger in the chest” feeling I get sometimes when I  read his commentary or listen to his sermons. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that Piper is wrong or preaching and teaching in a way that is condemning. What I’m saying is that he is speaking truth and it quickens my heart.

My wife will occasionally send me her Growthtrac in the morning if it is especially insightful. I thought today’s was worth sharing with the world.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. In addition to being a newly appointed elder at Grace I’m also working, doing miscellaneous freelance jobs, sitting on the board for miletwo::church and helping to launch the 9Feet project. I hope to get another GO:update out soon as well as a web site for the series launched by end of summer. This post could not wait though.

We take a break from our regularly scheduled program to highlight a “GET IT” factor of  GO:ers. Craig Groeschel over at Life Church posts a quick nod to the real metric we should be concerned with.

My heart, my passion, my mission in this world is to use my talents, my strengths, and my resources to impact the world around me with a single message. You are loved, you have value, and the God who created you with purpose desires to know you and have you know him. His Son made that possible. With that, comes the first part of my discovery of purpose and why I would choose to take part in the ventures that have unfolded before me.

Wow… Jon Dodson posted these over at theResurgence and I couldn’t help but pass them on.

• Eat with Non-Christians – nothing says community like a meal shared, and nothing will preach more loudly than giving your time to be with them.
• Walk, Don’t Drive — get out your car and be where people are. Walking is good for heart AND soul.
• Be a Regular – This might require firing your favorite Christian hair stylist or waitress in favor of ministering the gospel some place else. O, booo…
• Hobby with Non-Christians — What? Do something other than read your bible? Gasp! I recommend hiking. Demonstrate a love for the amazing playground that God has made for us, and take opportunities to tell them about it.
• Talk to Your Co-workers -- seriously. They won’t bite… hard.
• Volunteer with Non-Profits — Preferably Non-Christian ones. Food banks, pantries and shelters are a great place to meet people who need to know that God loves them and desires to see them whole again. My wife and I help out at the Oregon Food Bank every other week and we love it. Wouldn’t miss it.
• Participate in City Events — It’s a big world out there kids. Start seeing it in your own backyard.
• Serve Your Neighbors – See a neighbor with a need? Help out! Seriously… mow a lawn, help build a fence, change some oil… whatever. So let your LIGHT shine…

Read the full post over at: Simplified Missional Living | TheResurgence.