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… with it. We have cultivated a lack of curiosity within the church that begins as early as our first “because Jesus said … toward those who question themselves is—of course—not safe. We just cannot know where it may lead. But for those of us for whom the wide road has so often been safe, simple, systemic, and altogether exhausting, this …
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… back the waters from covering the earth, giving us a safe place to live on dry land (Genesis 1). In the great … us all our sins” (Colossians 2:13 NIV). To the Roman church he wrote, “We were buried therefore with him by … in this new covenant community. As Paul reminded the church in Corinth, “For in one Spirit we were all baptized …
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… and the confusing world in which we live. The Christian Church celebrates Advent this month remembering the coming of … word need not be a weapon to bludgeon others. It can be a safe place between you and the Creator to deal with the stuff …
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… Cancel culture decided who and what we could remember. Churches closed for a time. Small businesses were shuttered … be afraid to take hold of life’s possibilities and stay safe, sheltered by the familiar. Or we can move forward …
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… Ascending Leaders materials are written by a bunch of church planters and others whose lives have been about … that move a group along in healthy discussion. i. …builds Safe Communities. Often people will not be fully forthright … provide the church with a lot for discipleship—just what churches need. So now you know….I do a lot of things, but at …
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… here have asked about Trump fairly often. Members of the church, ultimate frisbee teammates, repairmen who come to our … America has led to their current confusion. I think it is safe to say that most non-Americans evaluate the president …
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… it can be quite helpful for a more mature member of the church to hear from God on their behalf. This is different … will review what everyone has written to confirm it is safe to pass onto the youth and we will wrap the gift for …
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… it's so widely used. But for me, it primarily refers to a church that organizes itself around the mission of God, or … sense, how have you seen small groups fit into missional churches, or into communities with a more organic structure? … all love and respect—just get out of the house. It's too safe in our houses. We need to start inhabiting the places …