Feb 28
2018
Close reading on unity
Over and against bland or brutal or brief unity, Paul presents the unity of the Spirit.
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COOL YA JETS
“So why are you now trying to out-god God, loading these new believers down with rules that crushed our ancestors and crushed us, too? … So what are we arguing about?” Acts 15:10-11 MSG
Keep ReadingThe Apostles and the “Uttermosts”
“God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith” (Acts 15:8, 9).
Keep ReadingBoundary Lines and Border Crossings
… we should not trouble those gentiles who are turning to God … (Acts 15:19).
Keep ReadingOn Purpose, For a Purpose
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
Keep ReadingFeb 27
2018
In line with the calling
A non-comprehensive yet challenging list of ways to live a life worthy of the calling we’ve received
Feb 26
2018
A Foundation for Unity
We’ve been invited, summoned, called into the life and mission and kingdom of God.
Feb 23
2018
The Seeds and the Birds
When we become who God invites us to become we benefit from the growth and we bless our broader community.
Feb 22
2018
The Swinging Pendulum
Rapid expansion doesn’t repudiate smallness. In fact, smallness is a necessary and significant element of the life of Christian community.
Feb 21
2018
Grow and Change
Growth brings change. Change brings challenges. Challenges bring choices.
Feb 20
2018
A Small Seed
God isn’t afraid to start small. That’s how he always does it.
Feb 19
2018
Teaching in parables
What’s your willingness to wrestle with God as you come into this week?
Feb 16
2018
Principles of Community Connection
Nothing can help us connect with difficult people quite like the presence of Jesus.
Feb 15
2018
The Mirror of Conflict
So often our hesitations about the people we distrust have as much to do with our own fears and pride as anything having to do with “them.”