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Rick Lawrence

@RickSkip

Author: Editing Jesus (https://tinyurl.com/Editing-Jesus), Jesus Centered Daily, Jesus-Centered Bible. Podcasts: Familying the Faith & PRATJ. Vibrant Faith ED

Twice in the NT we hear the audible voice of God. Each time this completely “other” voice speaks, the same thing is emphasized: “This is my beloved Son—I'm well-pleased with Him. Listen to Him!” Our mission in life is to pay better attention to Jesus. tinyurl.com/ycyurnkr


As people who functionally practice a counter-religion called “Moralistic, Therapeutic, Deism” instead of a Jesus-centered pursuit of the Kingdom of God, we have reduced Jesus down to an on-demand service provider and a sounding board who will listen passively to our complaints.

RickSkip's tweet image. As people who functionally practice a counter-religion called “Moralistic, Therapeutic, Deism” instead of a Jesus-centered pursuit of the Kingdom of God, we have reduced Jesus down to an on-demand service provider and a sounding board who will listen passively to our complaints.

“Our posture toward the poor is central to the culture of the Kingdom of God. It is a primary way we reflect the heart of God.” Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now—then leave a review once you’ve finished it. a.co/d/iR6lT3r

RickSkip's tweet image. “Our posture toward the poor is central to the culture of the Kingdom of God. It is a primary way we reflect the heart of God.”

Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now—then leave a review once you’ve finished it.

a.co/d/iR6lT3r

Mark DeVries and I go way, way back—one of the most influential and prophetic voices in youth ministry over the last three decades, and founder of the coaching/consulting organization Ministry Architects. He’s turned over a few tables in his time, as well…

RickSkip's tweet image. Mark DeVries and I go way, way back—one of the most influential and prophetic voices in youth ministry over the last three decades, and founder of the coaching/consulting organization Ministry Architects. He’s turned over a few tables in his time, as well…

From Editing Jesus, Chapter 3: “The Marginalization of the Poor” Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now: a.co/d/iR6lT3r Come explore the deep waters of the heart of Jesus with me…

RickSkip's tweet image. From Editing Jesus, Chapter 3: “The Marginalization of the Poor”

Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now: a.co/d/iR6lT3r

Come explore the deep waters of the heart of Jesus with me…

Season 8 episode 9 of my podcast, Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, is out now! This episode, titled, “The Deep-Fake Jesus” is a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” In this series, Becky and I explore themes drawn from my just-released book Editing Jesus

RickSkip's tweet image. Season 8 episode 9 of my podcast, Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, is out now!

This episode, titled, “The Deep-Fake Jesus” is a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” In this series, Becky and I explore themes drawn from my just-released book Editing Jesus

In Editing Jesus I describe “reverse engineering” our life with Jesus—it’s a habitual way of relating to Him as He really is. Order Editing Jesus now to join the conversation! a.co/d/iR6lT3r


I just dropped a new episode of my podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus! In this episode, “Losing Our Chaff,” Becky and I continue the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS,” drawing on themes from my just-released book Editing Jesus. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pay…

RickSkip's tweet image. I just dropped a new episode of my podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus! In this episode, “Losing Our Chaff,” Becky and I continue the
series “THE WAYS OF JESUS,” drawing on themes from my just-released book Editing Jesus.

Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pay…

“In the church we often refer to the Bible as a ‘handbook for life’— while it offers plenty of guidance for our everyday challenges, this reduces the purpose of Scripture to a principle to-do list.” Order Editing Jesus here: a.co/d/hUApBSl

RickSkip's tweet image. “In the church we often refer to the Bible as a ‘handbook for life’— while it offers plenty of guidance for our everyday challenges, this reduces the purpose of Scripture to a principle to-do list.”

Order Editing Jesus here: a.co/d/hUApBSl

Join the Becky-nator and I for Episode 7 of Season 8 - “Peculiar People” - a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” In this episode we explore why Peter calls the followers of Jesus “peculiar people”—of course, we translate that as… odd people.


I’m deep into radio interviews now for my new book, Editing Jesus. One of the interviewers just asked me about the tagline of the book—“Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church”—and if I see hope for the Church today… Here’s what I said!


In Chapter 4 of Editing Jesus, “The Problem with Principles,” I contrast our common Christian addiction—trying harder to be better—with the way of Jesus—“Abide and remain in Me like a branch grafted into a Vine.” Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now: a.co/d/01lZSbEm

RickSkip's tweet image. In Chapter 4 of Editing Jesus, “The Problem with Principles,” I contrast our common Christian addiction—trying harder to be better—with the way of Jesus—“Abide and remain in Me like a branch grafted into a Vine.”

Order Editing Jesus on Amazon now: a.co/d/01lZSbEm

How have we negotiated the radical difference between what is normal for us (a “platforming” mentality in life) and what we see in the example of Jesus? Click here to listen to my friend Dr. Dave Rahn’s response to my question: vimeo.com/912781127?shar…


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