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Steve McCoy
Woodstock, IL (Chicago burbs)
Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, photographer, writer
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You Too Can Imagine Dragons
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Posted Jan 17, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Theology Books Worth Reading & Rereading
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I sent out to this tweet a few weeks ago... If you could only read 3-5 books of theology for the rest of your life, what would they be? Must be worth reading deep and rereading. — Steve McCoy (@stevekmccoy)... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2014 at Reformissionary
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N.D. Wilson on Dark Stories
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N.D. Wilson, author of non-fiction like Death By Living ($3.99 for Kindle) and young adult fiction like the 100 Cupboards series (Kindle) and Ashtown Burials series (Kindle), has a great piece up at Christianity Today. In "The Dark-Tinted, Truth-Filled Reading... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Cheap Kindle Books 1.15.14
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Good News to the Poor by Tim Chester ($4.99) The Pastor's Justification by Jared Wilson ($4.99) Shame Interrupted & Running Scared by Ed Welch ($2.51) Acting the Miracle by John Piper & David Mathis, Eds ($4.99) Spectacular Sins by John... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Thanks LL. When I saw it, it helped me know what the day was about. Figured it would help. :)
Toggle Commented Jan 15, 2014 on Poetry At Work Day at Reformissionary
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Poetry At Work Day
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It's Poetry At Work Day. Check out my latest article where I discuss why we need poetry. And then go find poetry in your workplace. Check out the graphic below for information and inspiration for the rest of your day... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Aim for Specific Obedience in Specific Instances
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In Jerry Bridges' beloved little book, The Pursuit of Holiness (Kindle), he describes in his chapter on the place of personal discipline three questions to ask as you read, study, or meditate on the Scriptures and then explains why being... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Music Monday 1.13.14
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The Gloaming: The Gloaming | These guys were not on my radar until today. It's a supergroup of sorts with three Irishmen and two Americans. It has a singer, two fiddles, a piano and a guitar. PLEASE try this one... Continue reading
Posted Jan 13, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Out of the Spiritual Ghetto
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As we meet today with our local churches, may we remember the redemptive mission God has called us to, and may we refuse to settle for the "spiritual ghetto" when the everyday places of this world need the Christian faith... Continue reading
Posted Jan 12, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Saint John
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Quite possibly the best picture of John ever created. He's known as the first follower of Jesus to work as a Cooler in a Roadhouse. Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Frank, which? The one I mentioned or the one Luke mentioned?
Toggle Commented Jan 9, 2014 on Spiritual Disciplines: Abstinence & Engagement at Reformissionary
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Keller on Church: Four Fronts & Three Goals
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In Tim Keller's book, Center Church, he discusses four ministry fronts... Connecting People to God (through evangelism and worship) Connecting People to One Another (through community and discipleship) Connecting People to the City (through mercy and justice) Connecting People to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2014 at Reformissionary
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The "mystic" thing is something that keeps me cautious, but I still find good fruit in Foster. I'm revisiting a couple of his books right now. Whitney is my go-to.
Toggle Commented Jan 8, 2014 on Spiritual Disciplines: Abstinence & Engagement at Reformissionary
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Spiritual Disciplines: Abstinence & Engagement
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In Dallas Willard's classic book, The Spirit of the Disciplines (Kindle), he gives two lists of "main disciplines." I find it helpful for me to review some of my favorite books on the disciplines when I need spiritual renewal. Not... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at Reformissionary
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No Discovery Disillusions Him About Me
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What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it--the fact that he knows me. I am graven on the palms of his hands. I am never... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Music Monday 1.6.14
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It's -40F wind chill here, which means you light up the fireplace and listen to Bon Iver. One of my favorite EVER albums, For Emma Forever Ago, is $5. If you haven't checked it out yet, my Best Albums of... Continue reading
Posted Jan 6, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Thanks for your list, Brad. Some good stuff.
Toggle Commented Jan 6, 2014 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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Evidence of Knowing God
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Do you you know God or just know about God? That's the concern of J.I. Packer in the opening chapters of his excellent book, Knowing God ($2.99 for Kindle right now!). He lists four evidences explained through the book of... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Lots-o-Links 1.2.14
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Albert Mohler - "Some Thoughts on the Reading of Books" - Here are his main points, but you should read his whole article. Reading between the lines, I think he reads lots of comic books. Maintain regular reading projects. Work... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Reformissionary
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Don't know that one other than I've run across the name. I'll check it. Thx.
Toggle Commented Jan 1, 2014 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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Poetry & the New Year
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I've written an article at Gospel Centered Discipleship on the importance of reading poetry. I've added reading and writing poetry as a discipline for the new year, not just something to do occasionally. The truth is, you already consider poetry... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Reformissionary
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"The clash" is a great way to put the sound, and one reason I love the album.
Toggle Commented Dec 30, 2013 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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Thanks for adding those. I don't know the first two. I'll have to check them out.
Toggle Commented Dec 28, 2013 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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BURR!!! Hey buddy. The Weatherman is just your speed. Miss you, brother.
Toggle Commented Dec 28, 2013 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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Would love to know what you think about it.
Toggle Commented Dec 28, 2013 on Best Albums of 2013 at Reformissionary
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