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 […]
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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?
Imitation
Matthew Worthington speaks about what it means to imitate Christ and how we live that out. [Ephesians 4:25-5:2] Reflection: How can we be someone who is kind and useful to the greater community? How do we hold space for other people’s experiences and pain and hear their story? What does it look like for us to forgive they way Christ […]
Rotating towards Diversity
Gena Minnix speaks about the importance of diversity in our community and moving beyond the safety of sameness. [Ephesians 4:1-6] Originally, the scripture follow up was scheduled for this date. The follow up will now be in three parts on 8/16, 8/23, and 8/30. Stay tuned. Reflection: What are some things that keep us safe from our blind spots and […]
Scripture II
Weylin Lee continues a conversation on Scripture and how it should impact and strengthen our interior life. [Ephesians 3:14-21] Reflection: How is our faith in Christ strengthened through Scripture? As we read scripture, how are we becoming more loving people? How can we engage Scripture with the mystery of God in tension with our need for certainty?
Spiritual Sobriety
Jason Minnix speaks about the role that weakness plays in our spirituality. [2 Corinthians 12:2-10] Reflection: How do we practice true humility? Where is the deeper river running in my life? What would it look like to lean into grace this week?
Scripture
Gideon begins a conversation on how to rediscover the early and historic church’s transcendent reading of the scriptures. [Heb 4:12-13] Reflection: What do you think of the Bible? How does scripture affect your soul in a trans-rational way? How are you living out scripture in active ways? Resources: 1. Book: The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture has made […]