Men Working–Not.
March 31, 2009
ConneXions (4/4): The Well
March 31, 2009
We have discussed who God is, who we are, the relationship as Son’s and Daughter’s that was lost in the fall and regained by the offer of Rebirth. We looked at some of the elements of the Kingdom of God – rebirth, Spirit, and Life – that make the Kingdom on earth possible. Now I would like to look how Kingdom work on earth might look – the attitude toward religion, culture, and people. Read more
Bunker Theology
March 30, 2009
It can be comforting, even impressive, to live underground–to make elaborate shelters for ourselves, to construct physical and spiritual dwelling places with restricted access. Read more
First Serve Nuggets (3/28)
March 28, 2009
The nugget of truth that stuck with me today was this:
“Many of those we think are unlovely are simply unloved. And it’s our job to do the loving.” Thank you for reminding us of this Kendal.
It reminded me of another quote I heard recently:
“We may meet a man and think him cold, when he is merely sad.”
Unfortunately, I can’t remember who said this. Wish I could.
The Shack
March 25, 2009
BOOK REVIEW & CONNEXIONS CLASS
Gordon MacDonald writes a thoughtful review of this astonishing book in Christianity Today. I enjoyed his take on the book immensely. It closely matches my own.
Personally, I liked the second half of the book as much as I disliked the first half–which is to say, a lot. I can’t really tell you why without giving away the plot. So I guess you’ll have to read it.
This book is not for the casual saint, but it is for anyone who has experienced love and loss, disenchantment, or great sadness–and who is wondering where God fits in. Read more
What Kind of Believer are You?
March 21, 2009
Do you fit a profile? The authors of www.gainhope.com think you may. Specifically they suggest several psychologic templates such as follower, collaborator, independent, mystic, reformer, and sufferer that may inform your religious experience significantly. Read more
The Hospital Window
March 18, 2009
If you can see beyond what can be seen, do you still live in reality? Read more
God is Dead
March 16, 2009
God is Dead. And we killed him.
In our parents generation, the main question was, “Which church is correct?” These days, the question for a growing number of people is simply, “Is it correct to believe in God at all?”
In 2008, militant atheists in the UK, US, and Spain kicked off a campaign to question the existence of God. Read more
Band of Brothers: Session 5
March 14, 2009
Session Five – Healing of the Wound (for March 16)
God, you alone can tell me who I am. Who am I?
What do you think of me?
What have I misinterpreted in my life?
Who am I – really? Part II
March 13, 2009
Our topic for ConneXions discussion March 14th, 2009
Let’s look back on the journey… Created in God’s image with the capacity for self determination, for developing dynamic relationships, for living with a love motivation which is free of self interest and self protection. Born as children of God, sharing in the essential characteristics and basic capacities of God’s heart of love. Then the fall, thinking something greater than God’s heart was to be strived for, and instead realizing that to turn from God was to turn from life and life’s goodness.
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