Rebecca Wheeler-Waltson invites us to locate ourselves in the story of Nehemiah and how it plays out in ways that’s familiar with what’s currently happening in our country [Nehemiah 2:1-8]. Reflection Where would you place yourself in this account? As the exiled? The emperor? Or an eyewitness? As you ponder what’s happening in this country today (anti Asian hate, Derek […]
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Loving Nearby Neighbors
Judy Peterson reflects on how Jesus invites us to love our nearby neighbors with whom we have conflict with [Luke 10]. Reflection You are sheep and not a wolf. How would you approach your nearby neighbors with whom you have conflict differently if you believed not only that you are sheep, but also that there is a Good Shepherd involved? […]
Invitation to Love
Weylin Lee reflects on how Jesus reminds us to center ourselves and our lives around love especially in these divisive and heavy times [Matthew 22:34-40]. Reflection In this current season, what would it look like to shift from being right to being more loving? How might you practice fully loving both your neighbors and yourself? Spiritual Practice Put on a […]
Art of Neighboring
Virginia Cumberbatch explores how we have lost the art of neighboring and how we can practice it in our lives [Jeremiah 23:1-6]. Reflection How can you practice the art of neighboring this week? What does God ask of us in participating in the tapestry of community? Spiritual Practice What is your responsibility in the art of neighboring? What does that […]
Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 9.12.10
Liturgy When only the fierce wind of chaos blew, and there was no light, you spoke, Immortal, Invisible God, your Word bringing forth fruit-filled lands, your Spirit moving the hills to and from until they stood silent over the valleys. In your wisdom, you shaped us. in your image, your grace you freely offered. Foolishly, we chased after temptation’s dreams, […]
Zeitgeist: Vision Conversation
Zeitgeist. The spirit of Austin’s music, art and culture is world renown. What will God’s spirit create in and through the Vox community as we embark onto year #5? Join us for our 4 week conversation through Christ’s narratives that we hope will shape the culture and expression of Vox. Sept 5 – Grace Sept 12 – Neighbor Sept 19 […]