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we are not master builders, we are not messiahs
This was shared over at Mark’s blog in the comments by Jon. It stirred my soul and lightened my burden, I hope it does the same for you. “This is what we are about: We plant seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations [...] Related posts:
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the Revolution will not be microwaved
As we look at our mission as one utilizing “organic growth”, we have found ourselves behaving in a distinct fashion as leaders. Along with the other leaders in Revolution, we guard and protect the safety and foundations in order to give rise to the voices within. As leaders, we see ourselves more as gardeners [...] Related posts:
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check out blogrush
I can’t really explain how this works, it’s basically a pyramid scheme for blog traffic hehe…but it doesn’t cost money. it’s worth a look-see Related posts:
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stunningly beautiful - I love the darkness too
Well done David! Related posts:
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Fund Drive
Revolution is now official as we are linked with Missio through CRM. David will be taking a year long missional training program starting in October, and we are working to get David in a job that frees up some of his time. I am taking on more graphic design projects to help with the support [...] Related posts:
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Divine Hours Pocket Edition compiled by Phyllis Tickle (a review)
The Divine Hours™, Pocket Edition Phyllis Tickle ISBN13: 9780195316933ISBN10: 0195316932 hardback, 144 pages Apr 2007 Price: $17.95 directly from Oxford University Press Order here I wrote a review last June about Scot McKnight’s book, Praying with the Church - my thoughts and experiences about fixed hour prayer in general can be found here. As for this little book, it has become, as [...] Related posts:
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…here’s one for the emo people
“I like coming here, it makes me feel sad” “Why do you want to feel sad?” “Sad is happy for deep people” ~paraphrase from tonight’s Doctor Who episode Related posts:
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*note
that little story below is a parable, full of lots of metaphors, did you spot any? oh, and the picture is one I took last autumn when we went up into the mountains for our annual “changing of the leaves” pictures (if you’re not familiar, the aspens here in this part of Colorado are STUNNING [...] Related posts:
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