“Got Peace?”
December 16, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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Christmas for Christians comes with two side-by-side yet incompatible messages: “glory to God in the highest and on earth peace” versus “gimme, gimme, gimme—all of it…now!” Jesus. The world. Both ready to deliver the goods. Both have return policies. But even the world’s best will fall... Read more »
COMMENTARY: Calm in the Storm
December 10, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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The disciples went to him and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” Sooner or later, the winds of life’s storms blow, and even though we’re in the same boat as Jesus, our faith is tested. In Matthew 8 the disciples found themselves in a furious storm. It came up without... Read more »
Commentary by David Salvatelli: The Purpose of Pruning
December 3, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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Prune: the act or process of removing what is superfluous or undesirable so as to improve the shape or growth of a plant. “But why?” “Do I have to?” “Can I just deal with this later?” Whether it’s a whisper or a whine, we’ve all heard – or been heard asking – these questions, particularly... Read more »
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
November 19, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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Do you see the world through rose-colored lenses or dark sunglasses? Is your glass half empty or half full? Are you more concerned with the quantity of its contents or the quality? “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I’ve learned the secret of being content in... Read more »
The Run of Your Life
November 12, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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“Life is a marathon – not a sprint.” No doubt you’ve heard this phrase before, and quite likely even used it to encourage someone to embrace a journey or a challenge that is longer and tougher than they’d expected. But according to 1 Corinthians 9, life and its challenges are less about distance... Read more »
COMMENTARY: Ultimate Authority
November 5, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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Ultimate adj. furthest; last; final; fundamental; most important Joshua’s well-known ultimatum to “choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15) has strong implications for us as Christians. While we may tacitly believe in the ultimate authority of the Lord, as we walk out that belief in... Read more »
A Word from David Salvatelli: The Case for Cooperation
October 29, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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“Cooperation is essential to success in religious enterprises.” Thompson Chain-Reference Bible. There is something synergistic about cooperation. Co-operative societies and farming “co-ops” have functioned cooperatively for centuries, working together and splitting the spoils proportionately... Read more »
Encounter: Keeping Criticism Constructive
October 22, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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As sure as night follows day, and as sure as you’re reading this commentary, there will come a time in a co-laboring relationship when parents and teachers will face the challenge of an encounter. An encounter may be positive or negative but it is, by definition, unexpected. In the CCA context, though,... Read more »
Good Reward
October 15, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 Outside the CCA context, ‘co-laboring’ is a word that does not come up often in everyday use. In fact, search for it on the Internet and you’ll find a list that includes the Colorado (CO) Labor Council, or... Read more »
A WORD FROM DAVID SALVATELLI
October 9, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
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COMMENTARY: T.H.I.N.K Hold your horses. Look before you leap. Think before you speak. Our language is peppered with phrases about being cautious and controlled in word and deed, and for good reason: you can’t take them back, but they do have power. Our Birthday Bash was a great gathering of family... Read more »
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