Category Archive for: ‘Carl’s Thoughts’

• In Beirut

  posted by Carl Medearis

  We’re at the end of our third day in Lebanon. Incredible. We’ve literally seen 100’s of people. Lebanese, Palestinians, Shi’ites, Sunni, Druze and Christian. From the north to the south. Lots of old friends and making some new ones. Once again I’m astounded by the open hearts towards the good news of Jesus Christ.

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• Confront

  posted by Carl Medearis

  Jonathan sent me this question recently: “I understand most of what you are saying regarding following Jesus, however when do we draw the line on what’s right and what’s wrong? When it is ‘Ok’ to confront someone when we see they are destroying there life?”

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• Fame

  posted by Carl Medearis

  I’ve always heard that fame, fortune or females can cause a guy problems. Not sure it’s a fair thing to say, but I’ve often heard that. I do know that my main female (Chris) has not only NOT brought me down, but continually lifts me up….but hey, that’s not the thought I was going to share.

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• Blind

  posted by Carl Medearis

  I feel like I’m blind at least half the time. I can’t see tomorrow or even the next minute. I haven’t been to most the places I go – metaphorically speaking. Faith is being sure of what you DON’T see…

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• Fasting

  posted by Carl Medearis

  According to Isaiah in the 58th Chapter….Fasting and other spiritual disciplines (prayer, studying the scriptures) are good and bear much fruit in our lives and work. But there is another kind of “fast” that the Prophets talk about as well as Jesus.

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• Gaza

  posted by Carl Medearis

  I’m reading three books at the same time (as usual). Two by Shane Claiborne and one by Rob Bell. They’re not for the faint of heart. Not sure I’d even recommend them they’re so radical. If you feel adventurous, they’re called “The Irresistible Revolution,” “Jesus for President”and “Jesus wants to Save Christians.” All pretty wild.

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• Improved

  posted by Carl Medearis

  We don’t always get a second chance. Thankfully, this website is. It’s going to be all new in about two weeks. Really exciting stuff. A bunch of cool videos. Podcasts. Totally new look. A site dedicated to the book and to Muslims. And the main …

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• Answers

  posted by Carl Medearis

  I wrote a few weeks ago about why we sometimes avoid talking about God. I listed several things that I thought hinder us. I want to focus much of my attention over the next weeks on how we CAN talk about Jesus with anyone in …

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• Fear

  posted by Carl Medearis

  I’ve been surprised over the last weeks how much fear has been expressed by numerous friends about the possibility of Obama getting elected. Now he has been. What to do with all that lingering fear floating around? I’ve been dealing with this for years – …

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• Reasons we avoid talking about God

  posted by Carl Medearis

  Why is it so hard to share with people that which is most precious to us – our faith? And why is it so easy to talk with about sports or the weather with almost anyone we meet? These questions have bothered me for years …

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