Great imagery in the phrase “the other side.” Jesus reached some with significant needs on the other side. The disciples were charged to get to the other side. What wouuld it mean to get to the other side.… Continue reading

Dallas Willard suggests one of our greatest needs is to practice solitude. A place where there is no noise, no speaking, no reading – only listening. Surely staying in the cabin tucked away in the center of this picture wouuld give a very real occasion for solitude.… Continue reading

How is it we become the community of faith that reflects the reality of the Kingdom of God? Could it be we find it in the effective work of the Spirit of God through the Scriptures?

Through the act of appropriating the biblical texts, the Spirit creates the community … Continue reading

“Opus Dei” – work of God. A conversation with Alan last night led to some discussion of the need to connect the work of life (our vocations) with the work of God. That is, our life work is the work of God – not just those in “vocatinal ministry.” … Continue reading

“Intention and in tension is a good way of understanding what it means to follow Jesus.” Chris (as I recall the quote)

We must follow Jesus intentionally and realize that occasionally when we follow Jesus there will be periods of great tension.… Continue reading