December 2011
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Hmm&Hum: Q&A... On Having Doubts! →
If you’re struggling with doubts, take a few minutes to read this post. It rocks.
leeyounger:
Anonymous asked:
So, I have always loved God my whole life, but recently I have been struggling with doubts. I just don’t know… like, what if I’m wrong about all this? Who knows? I mean, I believe, but sometimes I struggle with whether or not it’s really all real or if I understand...
“Die to yourself. That’s what Christianity is all about. Die and find a life...”
– Unka Glen (unkaglen.tumblr.com)
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Life is a Circus, Charlie Brown …
This is a fantastic post from Hallie about pushing past the expectations that have been put on you by others, and finding what really brings you to life. A definite must-read!
hbrewer:
I used to wish I could run away with the circus. When I was younger, I remember being aware that I didn’t really fit in with anyone I knew – including my family. I wanted so much to find a place I belonged… a...
Hmm&Hum: Would You Do Me A Favor? →
leeyounger:
Hey friends! As you know, I just released a brand-new album on Noisetrade (you can get your copy by clicking HERE) - and so many of you have not only downloaded it, but have given me a ton of positive feedback, which I REALLY appreciate! (by the way, you guys made the album reach #28 on the…
“Everyone wants to know what it feels like to be irresistible - meanwhile, Jesus...”
– Lee Younger
Need to email Jed?
Hey my friends,
I’ve had a few people mention recently that they’d like to be able to email me. You’re always welcome to do that (I know it can get clumsy typing stuff into an ask box), and the address is jed@missionusa.com Hit me up!
Jed
Unka Glen's Citadel of Enlightenment: Justice and... →
This rocks. Take a second to read it.
unkaglen:
cousined asked: In a recent post you talked about justice and mercy. How can I perfectly blend them and apply them in every day life? Thank you my Unka.
Unka Glen answered: Well that’s the thing, justice and mercy don’t much fit into everyday life. otherwise, it might be a more…
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How Do I Know When Rules For People In Ministry...
rlb2011 asked you: Hey, what’re you’re thoughts on enforcing rules on people who are in a place of leadership in a ministry setting? (for ex: the leader must be regularly attending church is one that most people think should be enforced, but what about other rules) I know you can’t judge someone’s heart, and I also know that people who are in the place of greatly...
“Your insecurities are arguments with God. He is telling you that you are loved...”
– Matt King (mattkinger.tumblr.com)
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How Do I Get Better At Songwriting?
wishingonastart asked you: How do you write songs, do they just come to you, the lyrics, the words? Or do you have to put hours of thinking and studying God’s word into them? What would you recommend a young song writer to do to improve?
Jed Brewer replied:
Thanks for the question, Bethany.
The most important thing that a songwriter – or any other kind of writer – can do to improve is to...
Hmm&Hum: Q&A... On Discerning God's Will! →
leeyounger:
thinkofmelater asked you:
How can I tell what God wants me to do? I never make any big decision without praying about it first, but most of the time I feel like God doesn’t give me a clear answer. I don’t want to date just anyone, but I don’t know how to tell if the guy I like is the…
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Lyrics for Christmas Song
By request, here are the lyrics for the Christmas Song I posted last week!
What Have I Done Jed Brewer
He’s old and he’s angry And, Lord, is he tired
He don’t look like the look Of the folks here tonight
He’s got a weapon Just out of sight
In case there is something That they’re looking to try
They don’t belong here And he knows their type
The old hard-luck story With the pregnant wife
If it...
Jed is BACK!
Hey my friends,
Merry Day-After-Christmas!
Love,
Jed
Merry Christmas!
Hey my friends,
Hallie and I are headed out of town from now until the end of the week. I won’t have much Tumblr access while I’m away, so, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas now!
I love you, and so does God. You have a value so great that words can’t do it justice. And there’s a purpose for your life, a purpose that is meant to shake the very foundations of the...
“Jesus was born in a filthy stable in a podunk town, in a time before advanced...”
– Matt King (mattkinger.tumblr.com)
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Would You Take 30 Seconds To Help Jed Promote An...
Hey Everybody,
My friend Lee Younger is the very definition of a servant. Whether he’s blessing us through his Tumblr, ministering to men at the county jail in East Tennessee, or helping young people come to know the Lord through his work as a youth pastor, Lee’s using his gifts and talents to glorify God.
Right now, Lee has a new Christmas record on a website called Noisetrade....
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The people who persecute homosexuals? They don’t speak for me.
The folks that fear and hate Muslims? They don’t speak for me.
The voices that accuse the poor and downtrodden of laziness? They don’t speak for me.
No.
No, the one who said, “Judge not” – he’s the one that speaks for me.
The one who said, “Love your neighbor as yourself” – he’s the one that speaks for me.
The one who said,...
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I'm A Girl. Can God Call Me To Be A Church...
Anonymous asked: Well I was wondering on women in church leadership like being a pastor of a church. I’ve been getting a lot of answers from peeps saying women are not meant to have ‘spiritual authority’ over men.
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey Sis,
Well, I tell you what: I’m a missionary, so, I tend to look at things from a different vantage-point than a lot of folks in church ministry. ...
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How Do I Trust God?
joywarden asked you: Hi Jed. I was raised a pk, but I’ve been struggling with my faith at college. I have this nagging feeling that this life is supposed to mean something. I guess what I’m asking, because it sounds too awful to ask someone in person, is if it’s possible to be a Christian and not be able to love or trust God. He just keeps taking and He seems cruel. [edited for...
“Fear gets a foothold when you focus on you and the things that might happen to...”
– Matt King (mattkinger.tumblr.com)
“Look, Jesus isn’t sitting up there in heaven, emotionally bracing Himself for...”
– Lee Younger (via leeyounger)
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What Does Jesus Do For Me?
scottfcopeland asked you: Recently I have been pondering on a part of a poem I read and after reading the poem I didn’t fully understand What does it mean that “Jesus is the cure and religion is the infection”?
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey bro,
Well, I haven’t read that poem, so I can’t speak with certainty on the author’s intent, but I can guess at what he means.
When God first...
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You can only wear that dress, when you KNOW you...
This is the good stuff! Ladies, be sure to check out Hallie’s latest post about dealing with insecurity, body-image struggles, and finding real joy along the way!
hbrewer:
You hear Christians talk a whole lot about joy, and how important it is. And I’ve never met a person who didn’t want joy, but I’ve met a whole bunch of people who weren’t quite sure how to get joy.
In my life, I’ve...
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What's the Difference Between Discernment and...
If you talked to a random cross-section of non-Christians, and asked them what Christians aren’t supposed to be doing, you would get a nearly unanimous response: “Don’t judge!”
Folks who don’t know anything else about the Bible can correctly quote this verse: “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) It’s such common knowledge that folks on the streets wear “Only God Can Judge Me” tattoos,...
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Love y'all.
Just saying. I think my Tumblr peeps are just as cool as all get out, and I’m so thankful for you.
Love, Jed
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You can only wear that dress, when you KNOW you...
This is a fantastic piece from Hallie about what it looks like to address issues with self-image and self-esteem. A definite must-read!
hbrewer:
A few years ago, the Lord made it clear to me that I needed to grab my self-image and self-esteem issues by the scruff of the neck, take them for a walk in the woods, and come back without them. It sounded like a good idea, and a necessary idea, but I...
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Why Would God Say No?
A friend told me recently that she had prayed about whether this one one guy - you know, the awesome, handsome one that leads worship and everything - whether the Lord wanted to see something happen between the two of them.
And, despite it breaking her heart, my friend felt like the Lord was saying, “No.”
That leads us to this difficult question: why on earth would God say no to that?!
Let me...
“I thought I was reading a Jane Austen novel, but it turned out to be the...”
– Jed Brewer
“God is more involved in your life than you are. You have to live your life one...”
– Unka Glen (unkaglen.tumblr.com)