Gideon Tsang speaks about the journey of figuring out who we are and the relationship between our interior and exterior life [Proverbs 3:13-18]. Reflection: Does who you are inform what you do or vice versa? Why do you value what you value? Resources: Film: I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead Book: Michael Jordan: The Life Film: Tree of Life
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spiritual growth
The Nature of Rest
Jason Minnix speaks about rest through a relational lens of how we are connected to each other and God [Isaiah 58:8-14]. Reflection: What might it look like to mindfully leave space in my week to respond to those who are in suffering? What does rest look like for me this week, and how might I entrust my long-term desires to […]
Good Conflict
Gena Minnix speaks about how disconnection be a crucial part of developing love for God and others [Luke 12:49-53]. Reflection: What issues prompted Jesus to wage good conflict? In what areas of life might God be calling me to nonviolent conflict? Resources: Video: Invisibilia – Disarming A Robbery Video: TED Talk – Jamila Raqib
Near Faith
Jason Minnix speaks about how faith carries us through hope in that which is not yet [Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16]. Reflection: How can we hold the tension of unfulfilled desires in a meaningful way? Whose faith are we invited to be near? Resources: Podcast: Mystery Show – Case #3 Belt Buckle Book: It’s Not You Poem: The Moment
Prayer as Intimacy
Jason Minnix speaks about the different portals of intimacy that allow us access with God [Luke 11:1-13]. Reflection: What are some of our habits that need to be interrupted in order for us to connect with God? How can we practice asking in an attempt to deepen intimacy? What are some experiences of contemplation that we can attempt as prayer?
Freedom
Gena Minnix talks about the invitation we have to practice freedom and what some of those practices might look like [Galatians 5:13-23]. Reflection: How might I use my freedom to practice love in a more concrete way? What would it look like to belong to Christ and others more freely? Resources Movie: Eddie the Eagle Vox Rhythm of Life
Iconography & Meaning
Gideon Tsang interviews the artists who were part of the Artist Residency led by Stefan Eicher who was visiting from Reflection Art, our partner in India. The theme of the residency was iconography and each artist captured a story through their painted icon. Reflection: How can we experience our faith and ask questions of meaning instead of judgment? How can […]