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Holistic Worship

August 12, 2010

ConneXions: 8/14/09

Facilitator: Scott Neil

“We in the West have been acculturated with a dichotomized view of life and an individualistic anthropology. This worldview and philosophical outlook have affected both our views and practice of spirituality and worship.”

“Much of our definition and practice of spirituality is an individualistic, privatized, and personal quest for the Divine. Or it is a personal, individualistic “Walk with God.” This is an other-worldly, inner spirituality. It is not a spirituality that is social, relational, or dynamic.”

-Pedrito Maynard Reid

Revelation 4-5 gives us an extended version of a worship that shows a circular setting, artistic, dramatic, physical movement, verbal and nonverbal expression, all embedded in solid and rational theology.

Worship-The appropriate response to God’s self-revelation.

Let’s Discern.

When Other Christians Sin

August 9, 2010

How to understand the tension and frustration we feel when other Christians around us sin.

When Other Christians Sin from :redux on Vimeo.

Courage with Moderation

August 4, 2010

CXNs Aug 7th: Courage with Moderation.

Facilitator: Craigan

Read a few old testament stories and the sheer rawness speaks of authenticity. Which, if I can hurdle the difference in time and culture, can speak to the reality of the battles of my own life. (more…)

The Hiddenness of God

August 3, 2010

The Hiddenness of God from :redux on Vimeo.

The Last Pygmy

July 26, 2010

In the remote border region between Burma and Tibet lives the Taron people, a “pure-blood” race of Mongoloid pygmies on the verge of self-imposed extinction. Rabinowitz shares his encounter with one family member, Dawi, who saw the “deep, deep hole” existing within both men — and the bounty of that friendship in his own life.

This story touched me, especially since I’ve been reliving my experiences in Nepal on this blog. I hope you enjoy this 4-min video. We have so much to offer each other regardless of race, language, religion, or geography.