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Following as Community in a Sea of Distraction

Spiritual formation begins when we acknowledge Jesus as the one true sovereign among the many possible sovereigns. We are so easily distracted. Needs, real and imagined, external and internal, impose themselves upon our hearts and we are drawn away from … Continue reading

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Ecclesiology Wrap August 15 – August 21

Brother Maynard: To Clarify This Journey: Paul Wilkinson reposts Brother Maynard’s emergingchurch.info article from 03.05.  Back when it was first posted, the concepts resonated, but now even more so.  It answers the question, what are we looking for? Very important … Continue reading

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Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: Nurturing Relationship

If we take a look at the New Testament images of the church (body, building, and bride for example), some key characteristics stand out.  One of the most powerful is relationship.  Not that sort of fickle relationship seen in middle … 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 as Christians in Ordinary Life: The Praxis Option

In vocational training, the most effective programs use the movements and activities of the intended end.  This is why apprenticeship and internship remain required elements in courses of study like psychology and business.  I am beginning to realize that Christian … Continue reading

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