I admit it. I hold seemingly conflicting data sets as true. As a result, my paradigm is constantly in flux. I've had to become acclimated to constant tension brought on by the conflict. It's a pain that I would wish on everyone because the alternatives are so much worse. The graphic below depicts my understanding … Continue reading Arch Model of Knowledge
Tuning Out Community
Last week while driving home, something I heard on the Christian radio station troubled me again. "You've found a place to connect." a male voice said. Don't ask me who the voice belonged to. I don't know. If I did know the name of the announcer, I probably wouldn't recognize him on the street. If … Continue reading Tuning Out Community
On Reining and Releasing
Christ is the most secure leader of all time. Consider these words of his, Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (John 14:12 NIV) He had no need to … Continue reading On Reining and Releasing
Seek Ye First! -Part 1
"When I get my house in order" will never come. Seek first his kingdom and all these things will be given to you.
What I Need Is Christ
Let me illustrate with another story. I once arrived in America in the home of a saved couple who requested me to pray for them. I inquired the case of their trouble. Oh, Mr. Nee, we have been in a bad way lately', they confessed. We are so easily irritated by the children, and during … Continue reading What I Need Is Christ
The Cruciform Community
Here is a quote from theologian Derek Tidball on the spirituality of the cross experienced in community: We do not stand as individualists at the foot of the cross. It brings us into reconciled relationships with others and it forms a community in which we come together in the breaking of bread, serve one another … Continue reading The Cruciform Community
Pleasant Street is Gone 