http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/ The official, bi-monthly blog of Executive Pastor, Tommy Shelton, and other contributors.   Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:10:17 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 Fellowship Bible Church Dallas http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/spiritual-gifts/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/spiritual-gifts/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:10:17 GMT As promised by Pastor Gabe Gilliam, who spoke at Fellowship Dallas on Sunday, August 14th, here in this blog post you will find more teaching and information on the subject of Spiritual Gifts. Read and enjoy! http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-fartherthe-deeper/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-fartherthe-deeper/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:35:16 GMT Henri Nouwen said, "The farther the outward journey takes you, the deeper the inward journey must be." He was referring, on at least one level, to the spiritual journey taken by a person's soul over a lifetime. This truth is one of those ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/jesus-has-risen-from-the-dead-and-so-will-we/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/jesus-has-risen-from-the-dead-and-so-will-we/ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:02:07 GMT "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/tonight-is-passover/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/tonight-is-passover/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:11:12 GMT A friend of mine just sent me this... Just a reminder that tonight is Passover. At sundown, our Lord, Savior, Rabbi, Older Brother, and Best Friend, would introduce His Body and His Blood to us all in the Communion meal. He would then wash ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-wildness-of-gods-grace/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-wildness-of-gods-grace/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:11:54 GMT Should God be fair in dispensing His grace? How we answer that will reveal something about our own sense of fairness. Check out Teaching Pastor Gabe Gilliam's message last Sunday on the parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/experiencing-lent/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/experiencing-lent/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:44:10 GMT Today, March 9, is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. "Lent: An Invitation to Return to God" is an article by Ruth Hailey Barton that will enhance your understanding, exprience and enjoyment of Lent. There is so much ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/international-womens-day-and-jesus/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/international-womens-day-and-jesus/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:34:07 GMT Each year around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organizations, governments and ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/thoughts-on-egypt/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/thoughts-on-egypt/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:36:15 GMT As a life-long student of foreign affairs, I've been enthralled by the events in Egypt the last few weeks. Can't get enough of it. As the story develops, I read, watch and listen to a range of people describe it, explain it, and make meaning of ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/like-snowfall-on-my-soul/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/like-snowfall-on-my-soul/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:46:33 GMT "Rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him; do not fret...." Psalm 37:7 This psalm has been hovering around all week in my soul as I've followed events in Egypt and watched DFW (and much of the rest of the US) humbled by the weather day after ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/raising-awareness-human-trafficking-and-the-super-bowl/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/raising-awareness-human-trafficking-and-the-super-bowl/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:11:56 GMT "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” Proverbs 31:8 Living on mission as a follower of Jesus Christ involves aligning our social concerns with those of our Father as laid out in ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/martin-luther-king-a-model-for-motivation/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/martin-luther-king-a-model-for-motivation/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:06:05 GMT Today is an opportunity to remember Martin Luther King and all that he stood bravely for, fought non-violently for, and was killed ultimately for. One under-girding truth that motivated him is clear from this excerpt of his sermon entitled "The ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/resolution-1-to-know-jesus-christ/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/resolution-1-to-know-jesus-christ/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:41:02 GMT For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 (NIV). As I've thought about what I hope 2011 will be and what I might accomplish, change, improve at, learn new, become more ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/and-now-what/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/and-now-what/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:02:04 GMT Well, it’s come and gone once again. Christmas is over. The space under the tree is empty, but the dumpsters are full. Christmas carols no longer play on the radio, but they’re still playing in our heads. New stuff gets tried on, ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/grace-fueled-justice/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/grace-fueled-justice/ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:44:39 GMT I’m two chapters into Tim Keller’s latest book, “Generous Justice – How God’s Grace Makes Us Just” (Dutton, 2010). I know for me personally and, I think, for the community of Fellowship Dallas this is a book ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/this-sunday-at-fellowship/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/this-sunday-at-fellowship/ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:31:01 GMT This Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 at Fellowship Dallas (Dec 5), come meet a panel of Fellowship friends who will be sharing how they live out the Gospel in their day-to-day lives. These folks are just like you and me. By that I mean, God uses them ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/what-are-you-most-thankful-for/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/what-are-you-most-thankful-for/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:22:36 GMT As we get ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I wanted to ask what you are most thankful for? Please take a moment to share it in a comment to this blog post. You never know who will see it out there via the internet and be encouraged by it. ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/jesus-parting-gift/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/jesus-parting-gift/ Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:23:56 GMT We know we have many wonderful blessings, gifts and promises in Jesus Christ, including redemption, forgiveness, restoration, eternal life, adoption into God's family, a perfect example of how to live, a mission for our lives, and the ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-supremacy-of-jesus-christ/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/the-supremacy-of-jesus-christ/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:39:11 GMT My friend and I were talking about the Colossians series we're in at Fellowship when we met for coffee this week. We were remarking about the excellence and richness of this letter by Paul. It's pretty much got it all right there in just 4 ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/my-may-2-fellowship-serves-story/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/my-may-2-fellowship-serves-story/ Tue, 04 May 2010 13:37:14 GMT What an incredible day Sunday, May 2nd was in my life and the life of Fellowship Dallas. In my 25 years of involvement with this church I’ve never been so blessed to be part of our fellowship as I was that day when we all went out ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/preach-the-gospel-to-yourself-daily/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/preach-the-gospel-to-yourself-daily/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:54:51 GMT My spiritual mentor, John Maisel, often said to me when I was working with him at East-West Ministries, “We have to preach the gospel to ourselves daily, Tommy.” He knew I needed to hear and heed that and he knew he did too. I feel ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/how-should-we-then-change/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/how-should-we-then-change/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:58:07 GMT HOW SHOULD WE THEN CHANGE? Before we answer that question, let's first consider another: “How Should We Then Live?” That's the title of a classic written by Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer, one of the foremost Christian thinkers of our ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/all-in--1102010/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/all-in--1102010/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:50:05 GMT “All in in 2010” is a phrase being used around Fellowship lately to challenge us at the beginning of a new year and a new decade. We’ve been thinking and talking a lot about what this means for our leadership and our people. ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/idol-factory/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/idol-factory/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:49:49 GMT That’s my heart—an idol factory. By its God given nature it will manufacture something or someone to idolize, i.e. to trust, to obey and to love. Its capacity and need for this is endless and constant. It never takes a break. ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/relax/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/relax/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:30:49 GMT "Relax...Release...Revive...Refresh...Replenish...Restore..." Sounds like an ad for a health spa, right? Well, not only do these words apply to the body, they also apply to other parts of the soul, like our heart, mind and spirit. "Soul" is ... http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/welcome-to-the-new-fellowshipdallasorg/ http://www.fellowshipdallas.org/tommys-blog/welcome-to-the-new-fellowshipdallasorg/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:40:14 GMT I really hope you like it. One of the things we're striving for with this "new and improved model" is to make it easier to engage with others around the movement of the Holy Spirit going on at Fellowship. This blog is a way for you to actually help give expression to that movement through an online dialogue with others who, like you, have something to say about it.