Tom Shaw Blog: Recent Episodes
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Due to social media this news may not come as much of a shock but, just for the record, it is my joy to announce to the world, that, God willing, the Shaws will be moving to San Francisco next summer, to start a brand new church named Sanctuary Church SF.
The last 2 months have a wonderful whirlwind and rather than trying to make any wise or impressive comments, I wanted instead to introduce you to a new and yet dear friend of mine: Larry Schmidt, an elder/pastor here at Radiant Church, Visalia.
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Mike Betts. I recently had the joy of sitting down with Mike Betts who has a responsibility for serving the Relational Mission family of churches within newfrontiers.
Although California homeland security have "approved your form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker" as of last week, the final bit of the process is a visit to the US Embassy in London.
I recently had the joy of sitting down with Mike Betts. The culture around us idolises youth. Wrongly in my opinion. The Bible says there's nothing new under the sun. And in these days we need more than ever to be listening to and cherishing the wisdom of those in the second half of life.
I hate envy. I see it so often in myself. In my kids. In my friends. In my marriage. I see it fuelling comments made on social media. I see it leading people astray into years of passive aggression in their closest relationships.
It was a truly shocking revelation...I put everyone into two categories - either Superior or Inferior
I'm terrible at waiting. I admit it. But this last season of waiting for a VISA has forced me to confront this huge area of weakness in my life.When the thing I’m wanting to happen doesn’t appear to be happening, I tend to get angry. I tend to try harder. Work harder. Push harder.
I recently had the joy of having a chat with my dear friend Phil Wilthew. We have many things in common including a shared love for the nation of New Zealand...In this conversation we touched upon some of the celebrations in the churches right now but also looked a little into the future at some of the dreams God my have for that great nation
Today I show the link between freedom from the need to control and embracing being a son of God
A couple of Sundays ago, I handed over leadership of the eldership at The City Church. I had anticipated feeling somewhat emotional, but the reality was far more intense....
....The Bible from cover to cover declares God to be overwhelmingly gracious and good....the problem was I didn't actually believe it....
....Joy is much more than a luxury item, something we occasionally should experience. It's something that we are all hard-wired to crave. And actually I think it's something that really should mark the Church of Jesus.....
....I was running on adrenaline more than the Holy Spirit. I was addicted to doing more than being....I was expecting something of a 'heavenly backrub'...I could not have been more wrong....
....I have been in complete denial and completely wracked with fear....one night, while I was amidst battling all of this, I had a dream that I had to jump off a cliff. In the dream I was feeling terrified. It felt so real. I couldn't believe what I had to do, but I took the jump....
....at some point in the first half of 2017, the Shaw family will be relocating to Radiant Church in the city of Visalia, California. Without any sense of hype, the degree to which He has made His Will clear has been, in my opinion, striking....