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Gentle and Lowly: Chapters Three and Four

Some discussion questions for chapters 3 and 4 of our fall One Read.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonOctober 8, 2021One Read

Gentle and Lowly: Chapters One and Two

Here are some discussion questions for chapters one and two from Gentle and Lowly, our Karis Church fall One Read.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonSeptember 30, 2021One Read

Gentle and Lowly: Introduction

Here are some questions for discussion for the introduction of our fall “One Read,” Gentle and Lowly.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonSeptember 24, 2021One ReadComment

The Gospel and Social Justice

How does the gospel relate to social justice? Here’s my explanation.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonDecember 17, 2020Gospel, Social JusticeComment

Toward the End of "Yeah, But..."

An article based on James 1 - a call to listen to our black brothers and sisters today, finally.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJune 11, 2020race, RacismComment

On Pursuing 360 Degree Living (and Christianity)

Here’s an article I wrote about blindspots and how to deal with them.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJune 4, 2020Diversity, Humility, Church, Community

Justification and Justice

Some comments I shared during our livestream on May 31st, 2020.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 31, 2020Race, Justice, Gospel, MissionComment

On Pool Parties and Public Officials

An article discussing the current pandemic and the place for authority in the life of the Christian.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 26, 2020COVID-19, Pandemic, GovernmentComment

Why A Church Might Lay Down Her Right to Assemble

A quote from Grimke about whether or not churches should meet in pandemic troubles.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMay 8, 2020Pandemic, COVID-19Comment

A Liturgy for Medical Providers

A prayer for medical providers from Every Moment Holy

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 20, 2020Prayer Comment

Field Guide: Electronic Version Now Available

Now you can grab our Karis Field guide for free here online.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 13, 2020Field GuideComment

On Wisdom and Risks... and Precautions for this Sunday

An excerpt from Sunday, along with some measures we’ll take this Sunday in love at our Karis gathering.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 13, 2020Gatherings, EstherComment

On Social Media and "Deconversions"

Here’s an excerpt from Sunday’s message entitled “Much Risk Is Required.”

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 11, 2020Esther, Social MediaComment

On COVID-19 and Risk

Here’s an excerpt from my recent sermon on pandemics and risks for Jesus.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonMarch 10, 2020Sermons, Esther, MissionComment

Finishing Up a Fantastic Trip

Here’s my final post from my Japan 2019 trip!

MinistryKevin P. LarsonAugust 10, 2019Japan Comment

Gathering and Camping

Here’s a quick post looking at Saturday through Monday’s adventures on our Karis trip to Japan.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonAugust 5, 2019JapanComment

Touring with Timothy

Here’s my second blogpost from my trip to Tokyo, Japan.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonAugust 2, 2019Japan, Fountain Pen, Fountain Pens Comment

Hard Times and Fun in Fuchu

Here’s a recap of my first couple of days in Tokyo visiting our Karis-sent missionaries, the Groves and the Glossons.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJuly 31, 2019Japan, FuchuComment

Grateful for Acts 29

Here are a few words about our recent trip to Orlando for the Acts 29 Global Gathering.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJuly 25, 2019Acts 29, Mission, Church PlantingComment

Heading Off Soon to Japan

Heading to Japan soon. Click here to read more.

MinistryKevin P. LarsonJuly 16, 2019Japan, Acts 29Comment