a few things i'm reading today.....

malcomb chamberlain cites an easter article written in the uk's guardian newspaper, face to faith

out of ur has an excerpt from the newest book from emergent, an emergent manifesto of hope. i would like to get this book, but lori and i have entered a covenant not to spend on anything we don't "need". if anyone gets it and finishes let me know as i would like to borrow it.

i have also started to reread jim mcquiggan's the god of the towel. read it years ago and remember it as having a profound impact on my thinking.

i'm still working my way through the youth ministry books about developing a ministry centered on "practicing the presence of god". for some reason i am struggling to get through them.

From the text..... Matt 5:3-12:

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.