Apr 28, 2020
Unpacking the baggage of the word “Church”
What is it?
Body of Christ, believers, gathering around the Word together
The church in transformation
Very basic:
Matthew 18:20
local community
Gathering/meeting together
Moderate concept:
Little c and Big C Church
The family unit as mini-church
Encouraging and building...
Apr 21, 2020
Question of the day: Is God too serious?
God has a sense of humor, which is one of the reasons we have a sense of humor.
Why do we have a hard time seeing God as playful?
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things...
Apr 21, 2020
Episode 15 – Ten Minutes of Journey
Growth-orientation of the faith walk:
God bringing me from where I’m at to where He wants me to be.
Long history of journeying in Scripture, since the garden of Eden and onward:
Hebrews 11:9-11
1 Chronicles 29:15 – Old Testament understanding of journeying
Distraction...
Apr 7, 2020
Sharing humanity with one another
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15)
Empathy takes time
Empathy takes energy
Sympathy stays on the surface
The place of worth in giving empathy
The place of capability in giving empathy
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows;...