Month: January 2009

Medici Faith

1929_road_buildingDavid Phillips told me of the book, The Medici Effect. I read a chapter and we had a discussion. The energy for the book seems to describe what I have in mind for this blog – even if I come up short of that goal on occasion. Learning … Continue reading

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Rob Bell on Repentance …

Two videos in one week? Well, since I have been slow to post, I thought I would pass along a second video for this week. This week’s Lectionary reading includes a passage from Mark highlighting Jesus message of repentance. In a very succinct way, Bell prompts us to think … Continue reading

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A Call for Peace

We face the burden of choosing the manner in which we will pursue change. In this original piece, Brian asks us to choose the way of peace to bring peace. What do you think of the lyrics?
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Not On Schedule

There will be some changes here at The Edge of the Inside. Mostly some category changes. Initially I hoped to have this done over the Christmas break but alas it is the middle of January and I have not even kept to my intent of a disciplined writing schedule. … Continue reading

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Inclusive Reading, Better Reading

Sitting in a room full of pastor/preacher types exposed again the necessity of variety. At a poignant moment in our conversations one astute observer reminded us all we were engaged in a hegemonic conversation. We were all white, relatively the same age – give or take a dozen years. … Continue reading

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