Category Archives: being CHURCH

what is the mission and nature of the church, what does it look like for real, what social ethic does it embody?

Ruminating on this…

I was at a think-tank of sorts the past two days with some fun people gathered together to discuss how to love mercy and do justice within our church body. There were several great thoughts shared and realizations that I … finish reading Ruminating on this…

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How to Change….

Another new resource I am reading lately is a book by James Bryan Smith, protege of Richard Foster and Dallas Willard. His book, “The Good and Beautiful God,” provides a guide for small groups and communities to discuss who God … finish reading How to Change….

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