Read These Now
I usually don’t do this. Truthfully, I have NEVER done this. But it is a cold, rainy day and my children are napping, and I began reading blogs. Here are a few that you need to read right this very minute.
http://jdgreear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/12/we-want-revolut.html
Not only is J.D. the greatest preaching pastor under the age of 36 alive on earth, he is a fantastic writer with a mind you would not believe. He is also a good friend, and new daddy. Start here and read everything he has posted.
A great friend, former member of our Crossroads team, and local pastor hit the nail on the head with the post LOST SHEEP.
http://www.perrynoble.com/2007/12/19/going-to-unsafe-places/
One of my closest friends and my accountability partner, Perry wrote a post that every single minister and Christian should read about not playing it safe in church.
All of the reflections here are fantastic, especially “It’s About Time” concerning C.S. Lewis and the time/space continuum. But today’s on SIN was right on.
http://johnlambert.wordpress.com/100-quotes/
I have never met this gentleman, but he commented on my blog today, so I followed the link and spent 30 minutes reading these quotes. You will be glued to your screen if you have a heart for missions.
http://www.robsingleton.net/2007/11/
A close friend and pastor who has archives of all his posts, way back to the 1990’s. Some deep, some funny, some entertaining.
And while I am at it, my pastor Matt Orth gave me a book for Christmas that has gripped my soul. If you have a gift card to a bookstore, use it to buy Evil and the Justice of God by N.T. Wright.
Comment and let me know if you enjoyed the links and the reads, and also be praying for me. I say this as a genuine request, not as a veiled pat on my back. I have just signed my first publishing deal with CLC Publications. They are a missions minded publishing company and have given me total freedom to write a book about whatever God is telling me to write. I need His wisdom and guidance in this effort. The book must be done by the fall of 2008, so I would appreciate your prayers as I strive to “discern, digest, develop, and deliver” the word from God for His people.
December 28th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Enjoyed them, I always enjoy new blogs. Thanks
Morehart
December 29th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Thanks for sharing them! It is good from time to time to list highlights from other blogs. In fact… I think I am going to do the same thing.
You inspired me!
December 29th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Clayton, man, it is GREAT to read your blog. I am EXTREMELY glad you decided to join the Blog World!!
> In Him,
Adam
December 30th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Thanks…I am new to the blog world so cool to get some new links. One day I will be developed enough to make your list.
December 30th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Clayton,
Great links! I’m glad I found your blog. Excellent content and you have the ability to keep it short and pointed. I loved your teaching online from New Springs. Every parent should listen. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda
January 1st, 2008 at 1:57 am
Clayton,
I was at Winterfest 07-08 for the first night with Jeremy Camp. I was one of the hundreds of women & men who were saved that night as well. You are an amazing speaker and really got through to me. Thank you for all you do, the blogs are great
January 1st, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Hey Clayton -
Appreciate the links and glad to see you blogging. Isn’t it cool to find there are others that think like you do? Or that make you think more clearly? Influence is an interesting phenomena, and one can exercise it in lots of different venues.
Keep up the great work. I suspect there are a ton of Crossroads alum that you could keep encourgaing through your blog if they knew how to find it……
January 1st, 2008 at 10:10 pm
thanks steve, and everyone else that commented and emailed me. i hope to suggest some other blogs when I can
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:29 am
N.T. Wright is one sharp dude! I’ve heard good things about him. Sounds like a book I’ll need to check out in 2008.
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 am
Clayton,
I love reading your blogs and listening to you speak when you’re at Southbrook. Would you consider staying to speak at our Sunday night high school service on a weekend when you’re preaching at Southbrook?
Praying for you daily!