Category Archives: Ephesians

Where have facts challenged your belief?

Propositional knowledge is supported by good evidence, is rational, and makes sense.  It corresponds to the way things actually are and we live our lives trusting its truth. Early in ministry, facts were everything.  Ephesians taught me relationship is as … Continue reading

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Disagreeing to the Glory of God

Every church has at least few issues: some more than others.  But what do you do when you’ve been called to a church where the very structure is non-biblical and possibly unbiblical? [1]  Since you’ve been called by God, leaving … Continue reading

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Training in Ordinary Life: Trying Out Our Skills

A week from tomorrow, we have our first monthly meal since deciding to train in ordinary life.  The question of how to be intentional without being awkward still looms.  I’ve no answer, only vague notions.  Maybe answers come in the … Continue reading

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Learning to be the Church in our City

Living in LA, we forget the ends of the earth come here (Ac1:8). Thanks, @danlim, for reminding us. Continue reading

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Open Letter to the Sanctify! Dreaming Team

As we have seen in Isaiah, God holds individuals and communities responsible for their behavior. In addition, individuals may experience discipline for community behavior, even if their own behavior is good. As TNBS and Sanctify go forth this year, possibly … Continue reading

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