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Must Christian Fellowship be Face-to-Face?

Each Sunday, three or four of us gather at Rudy’s in Torrance, CA, enjoying scrambled eggs and dreams.  Each Tuesday, four of five of us gather in a living room style space on the church campus, savoring Isaiah and sharing … Continue reading

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Training in Ordinary Life: Gathering on the Way to Missional

Back on May 4, 2009, Jonathan Brink wrote an insightful post on the missional-attractional debate.  In it, he concludes that both processes are part of a holistic overall movement exemplified by Jesus in his earthly ministry. Jesus began by inviting … Continue reading

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Hearing as Listening and Responding

On Friday’s post, “Training in Ordinary Life: Trying Out Our Skills,” Alan Knox asks, “Besides listening to the Spirit and one another, what role to you think responding to the Spirit and one another play ‘Training in Ordinary Life’?” This … 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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Trinity and Community–some conclusions

Back in 2006, I wrote a paper on Trinity and Community for Church and Family. Here are my conclusions and the bibliography. Excerpts from The Economic Trinity, the Missio Dei, and the Church How can we know the Triune God … Continue reading

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