We become more like the Son of God as the Father's seed develops within our being. Sharing life in community enables that development.
Un-Vision
Bonhoeffer said, "God hates visionary dreaming." In our church climate, many leaders may wonder that if that's true what could be left to build a church on. Christ has always been the builder of his church and its foundation.
Breaking Up With Sauron
For such a sought after piece of jewelry, the Ring of Power doesn't seem to be very powerful. What power does the ring bestow to its wearer but invisibility? Could a person so empowered aspire to hold sway over personal and even global outcomes? Indeed they can and they do. Unlike The Invisible Man, Frodo … Continue reading Breaking Up With Sauron
If You Build It…They Still Won’t Come
I'm reading Everyday Church by Chester and Timmis, the authors of Total Church. This is the first of what I'm sure will be many quotes from that book which I will post here: One of the common assumptions, when people fail to turn up to church, is that we need to improve the experience of church … Continue reading If You Build It…They Still Won’t Come
Buds into Blossoms
Those who set out to make disciples quickly discover that the reason more people don't go down this road is because of the utter impossibility of achieving results. Our part is simply faith and faithfulness. While rereading Ragamuffin, I have just come across this wonderful poem from Tagore: No, it is not yours to open … Continue reading Buds into Blossoms
On the Front Row
Having kids in the Life Team meeting can be a challenge. They learn on a different level than adults. Their short attention spans make them antsy. Even though it can be uncomfortable at times, including them in real church communicates to children that they are full fledged Christ followers. At our most recent meeting in … Continue reading On the Front Row
Making Progress in the Gospel
Allowing the Growth Cycle to repeat in our lives moves us forward against the way of this present age.
Pleasant Street is Gone 