Three and a a half weeks ago my college roommate from nearly 30 years ago went missing. Two weeks later he was found in his vehicle. Suicide. (I have withheld his name for privacy reasons.) I wish I could write a flowery tribute to him. I can’t. I had lost touch with him for manyContinue reading “Being the Church”
Category Archives: Michael Bell
Reconsider Jesus – What was Jesus Like?
On Fridays we are taking a journey with Michael Spencer through the Gospel of Mark. We have found many of his writings and sermons on Mark and are editing and compiling them into a book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. The following is a blog post writtenContinue reading “Reconsider Jesus – What was Jesus Like?”
Reconsider Jesus – Once Saved Always Saved?
The following is an excerpt from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. This week we are continuing with some of his thoughts on The Seed and the Soil from Mark 4:1-8; 13-20 that we introduced two weeks ago. Michael Spencer’s thoughts on Mark ChapterContinue reading “Reconsider Jesus – Once Saved Always Saved?”
Reconsider Jesus – An Ode to Michael Spencer
For the past number of Fridays we have been presenting excerpts from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. This week, one of our editors of the project, Scott Lenke, introduces himself, and tells us what drew him to Michael Spencer and this project. ScottContinue reading “Reconsider Jesus – An Ode to Michael Spencer”
Reconsider Jesus – The Seed and the Soil
The following is a small excerpt from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. Michael Spencer’s thoughts on Mark Chapter 4 are edited by Scott Lencke. Check out his excellent blog! If you would like to be contacted when Michael Spencer’s book is available for purchase,Continue reading “Reconsider Jesus – The Seed and the Soil”
Difficult Scripture – Why Did Jesus Stop Reading When He Did?
Over the past several Fridays we have been looking at extracts from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book, Reconsider Jesus – A Fresh Look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. In our extract a few weeks back Michael Spencer wrote: The good news is about God and what God is doing. It is not about me.Continue reading “Difficult Scripture – Why Did Jesus Stop Reading When He Did?”
Reconsider Jesus – The First Look at the Family
Today we are going to do something a little different. Scott Lencke had suggested that for a change of pace, readers might be interested in hearing one of the original audio Bible Studies which are among the sources used for Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the GospelContinue reading “Reconsider Jesus – The First Look at the Family”
Reconsider Jesus – The Compassionate Healer
The following is an excerpt from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. For the next number of Fridays, we will be giving you a “sneak peek” into this devotional commentary. Your thoughts and comments are welcome. (Note: There are some edits still to come,Continue reading “Reconsider Jesus – The Compassionate Healer”
Reconsider Jesus – The Message of the Kingdom
The following is an excerpt from Michael Spencer’s upcoming book: Reconsider Jesus – A fresh look at Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. For the next number of Fridays, we will be giving you a “sneak peek” into this devotional commentary. Your thoughts and comments are welcome. (Note: There are some edits still to come,Continue reading “Reconsider Jesus – The Message of the Kingdom”
Michael Spencer’s Next Book
Update: The email address is now working again and we have received your emails! We have had over 30 offers of support. Thank you so very much! I will be starting to send out instructions and MP3 files. You should receive your first MP3 by Monday night (June 4th). If you haven’t heard by then,Continue reading “Michael Spencer’s Next Book”