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There are many benefits to walking my daughter to school 4 of the 5 days a week and walking other places as much as possible. One of the best benefits is teaching myself and my kids to slow down and observe our world. When we are at our best, we learn so much from each [...] Related posts:
  1. Living small, slow and local I have a video post up at Jason Clark’s blog...
  2. the hidden benefits of living small A picture of the TARDIS as taken at BBC...
  3. for the ladies ** WARNING: The content below is for the ladies. I...
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I’m going to post something from Mark Driscoll, agree with it and prayerfully learn from it and grow through it. Yeah, I’m feeling a bit woozy but it’s gotta be done. Here’s a transcript (ht: Bob Hyatt, ht: Justin Taylor) of a bit from the beginning of a statement from Mars Hill pastor and recent outspoken [...] Related posts:
  1. is it the same? Mark Driscoll unleashed at Jason Clark’s blog Jason made a...
  2. embarrassing admission I’m starting to read things and talk to various people...
  3. Through the looking glass: Bob.blog by bobhyatt from the bob.blog 1. Johnny Mac is coming...
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From Rick Safeguard Jamie in the sanctuary of your love O God. Shelter him this day in the shelter of your arms. God to enfold him God to surround him God in his watching God in his hope God in his sleeping God in his dark night. Bring him in to the new light of [...] Related posts:
  1. Lord’s Prayer (remix) chant I really like this. And it’s very easy to chant,...
  2. Cycle of Prayer: Jan 17 From the Anglican Cycle of Prayer Psalm: 100 II Tim....
  3. prayer of the trinity I thought I already posted this but apparently not. From...
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ok, I have to say it because it’s really the only appropriate response for this - HOLY SHIT Related posts:
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  2. anyone wanna join our conversation this week? Revolution will be discussing this tomorrow - I’d love to...
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Matt Stone posted some really good quotes from a book called “Church Planting” by Stuart Murray. I had never heard of this book but the sections he quotes on their own are worth the price of admission. Check it out. Related posts:
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  2. yes, I do indeed love the Church “Isn’t the church worth the effort?” Have any of you...
  3. an important note of justice I would be remiss if I didn’t present the tension...
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I’ve thought a lot over the past few years of writing a book targeted at “emerging christian parents” - speaking to the parents and also providing resources and tools to help them in the spiritual education of their children. There have been several things lately that have made me sit up and take notice, but probably [...] Related posts:
  1. emerged and forever emerging Written in England a few weeks ago: I’ve been reading...
  2. Child-like innocence I just love how much Shayel talks about Jesus and...
  3. of course they’re nutty! This is one of the best responses/comments regarding emerging and...
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HT: Kay In line with my post yesterday: Being missional is not having a cool service. Who cares what band you have? I’m so tired of caring about what the meeting looks like. But what I care about is are you being the new humanity, and the presence of Christ in your neighborhood? - Rose Madrid-Swetman, via [...] Related posts:
  1. Rose Madrid-Swetman » Change, Power, Access Rose speaks to the issue of power more specifically in...
  2. Notable Quotable: Henri Nouwen on the Body of Christ photo courtesy of zen♫♪ “It is the parts of...
  3. Notable Quotable: Scot McKnight HT: Kay I would tend to say that God hates...
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How do you feel about programs and small groups in churches for every imaginable sub group and sub sub group? Here is a list from an “emerging type” church in our area. They are known for being pretty open, progressive and generous in service to the community (to their credit). They’re pretty young and hip compared [...] Related posts:
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  2. “decentering” the Sunday service One of the thoughts that emerged from reading the...
  3. Missional Fatigue? I would like to hear what others feel about this...
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