During liturgy this summer, we went through a series of five conversations about how to read scripture. During this time, we rediscovered how the church historically read scripture and its impact on us today. Below you’ll find the series in order with links to our podcast pages.Each page has the audio as well as reflection questions, and any resources mentioned […]
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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 08.30.2015
Liturgy As we gather today, we pray that our lives may not turn our faiths into a certainty. Lord God, our Father, you speak your word to us through your Son Jesus Christ. May we listen to his words and welcome it with all that is in us. Let those words change our mentality and our ways, that it may […]
Listening to Scripture
Gideon Tsang speaks about how the church that has a high view of Scripture should be known most for their ability to listen well. [James 1:19-25] Reflection: How do we show that we have a high view of Scripture? What is our ratio of listening to speaking when we engage scripture? How are we using Scripture to allow us to […]
Hermeneutic of Love
John Chandler speaks about having a framework of love in how we read Scripture and live it out in the midst of different perspectives. [Matthew 5:38-48] Reflection: What does it mean for us to love those who oppose us? What does it mean for us to understand that we have a great deal to learn from others as well as […]
Reading Scripture
Jason Minnix speaks about how we read Scripture and the different seasons in our lives that may require different approaches and ways to engage Scripture. [Hebrews 5:11-14] Reflection: How do we approach a developmental way of reading Scripture? How can we engage a mystical, trail-marker, or story framework for engage Scripture? In what ways is God for us?
Examen.me
In our attempts to follow a Rhythm of Life, we recognize how important a daily rhythm of prayer and scripture is to our spiritual formation. For those looking for helpful tools, there is an online resource at Examen.me that can help you hear God’s voice through the scriptures. We encourage you to utilize this tool daily to center our lives […]
Engaging Scripture
For many, reading the Bible can be intimidating and confusing. It was written over centuries by dozens of authors covering multiple genres. Since William Tyndale gave his life to translate the Bible to the masses, we should take advantage of having access to a timeless text. Two books that might be helpful with regard to this subject are Eat This Book by Eugene Petersen […]