Beginning Colossians
This Saturday (Sept. 18th @ 6:45pm) we’ll begin a study and conversation on Colossians. This ancient letter is so off-the-hook relevant you may wonder if Paul was writing directly to us. You’ll notice six themes Paul involves in this short letter: Creation Fall Israel Jesus Church New Creation Those are the story-line of the...
Rhythm Reflection #5: Intentionality
We were meant to belong to one another (Romans 12:3-8). What does really community look like? Is it merely a buzzword? How is organic community (that’s not forced) the same as purposeless community. It is about being intentional, and being present in one another’s lives. Listen as Abide author Jared Wilson describes intentionality...
Rhythm Reflection #4: Reconciliation
When you think about serving others … what do you think about? Duty? Joy? (Are you kidding me?) How about reconciliation? That is, Love. Listen below as Abide author Jared Wilson deals with the motives for joyful service. Rhythm #4: Reconciliation (joyful service): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Rhythm Reflection #3: Satisfaction
Satisfied? I mean, really, really, REALLY satisfied? When we fast we say ‘That’s enough.’ But when we engage in gluttony, we forget to say ‘Enough!’ Listen in as Abide author Jared Wilson speaks on what truly satisfies. Rhythm #3: Satisfaction (purposeful fasting): Play Now | Play in Popup | Downl
Rhythm Reflection #2: Help!
Listen as Jared Wilson helps us see that the very thing that often keeps us from praying — our helplessness — is what makes prayer work. We need God and through our helplessness we can depend upon Him. Rhythm #2: Help! (intentional prayer): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Beginning Colossians
This Saturday (Sept. 18th @ 6:45pm) we’ll begin a study and conversation on Colossians. This ancient letter is so off-the-hook relevant you may wonder if Paul was writing directly to us.
You’ll notice six themes Paul involves in this short letter:
- Creation
- Fall
- Israel
- Jesus
- Church
- New Creation
Those are the story-line of the God’s Word (the Bible) and God’s world. Paul rubs them together and helps us see Jesus is Lord of all.
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Ways to serve & share responsibility
The goal is to share the load, and move from attendance/non-attendance ➙ to participation ➙ to true ownership in your community. We’re seeking at least two under each area, and one for each sub-area of responsibility
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Read MoreThe making of genuine community
We’re on again this Saturday night , August 27th at 6:45pm.
What’s the secret to true and lasting community? Is ‘community’ just a buzzword, or does God really lead us into real unity together?
Join in as we explore ABIDE Rhythm #5: Genuine Community.
- Need a PDF of the Genuine Community chapter in ABIDE? Here it is (PDF, 19MB)
- Listen to a ~3-min reflection on Rhythm #5, called “Intentionality“
Making room for others, this Saturday
We’re on again this Saturday night , August 20th at 6:45pm.
We’ll look at some practical implications of Rhythm #4: Joyful Service, and explore ways to move from duty to enjoying working for the sake of others.
- Need a PDF of the Joyful Service chapter in ABIDE? Here it is (PDF, 10MB)
- Listen to a reflection on Rhythm #4, called “Reconciliation“
Rhythm Reflection #5: Intentionality
We were meant to belong to one another (Romans 12:3-8). What does really community look like? Is it merely a buzzword?
How is organic community (that’s not forced) the same as purposeless community. It is about being intentional, and being present in one another’s lives.
Listen as Abide author Jared Wilson describes intentionality as a key ingredient to true community.
Read MoreRhythm Reflection #4: Reconciliation
When you think about serving others … what do you think about?
Duty?
Joy? (Are you kidding me?)
How about reconciliation? That is, Love.
Listen below as Abide author Jared Wilson deals with the motives for joyful service.
Read MoreRhythm Reflection #3: Satisfaction
Satisfied?
I mean, really, really, REALLY satisfied?
When we fast we say ‘That’s enough.’
But when we engage in gluttony, we forget to say ‘Enough!’
Listen in as Abide author Jared Wilson speaks on what truly satisfies.
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