The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. -J. R. R. Tolkien

A Future Not Our Own · May 20, 09:47 AM

It helps, now and then, to step back
And take the long view.
The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts,
It is beyond our vision.

— Joseph Holbrook | Read More Comment

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JESUS-STYLE AUTHORITY · May 5, 12:34 AM

I have recently been going through a process of re-examination of the biblical teaching on spiritual authority. I think the motivating factor for me is my desire to effectively communicate good news to secular young people, although my reflection on the downside of my own personal pastoral and church planting ministry plays a part. Paul Petrie actually got me started down this track with his emphasis on the “Jesus and the Twelve” model.

— Joseph Holbrook | Read More Comment [5]

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Holy Week Meditations · Mar 30, 01:43 PM

Holy Week represents a “Kairos” moment—when one thing is dying while another is being birthed (Bob Mumford, 10-26-06).

— Jack Holbrook | Read More Comment [3]

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