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Mike's Musings: The Power of "Being With"

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011. The Power of "Being With". In Mark 3:14 we read that Jesus appointed twelve that they might (first) " be with. A friend recently blogged about her thoughts on raising children and fostering authentic spiritual life so as not to "lose them to the surrounding culture" (you can read about it here. He asked. Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said,. 8220;Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother. Http:/ ww...

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Mike's Musings: October 2010

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010. School of Spiritual Direction. Becoming a True Spiritual Community. This is what Larry Crabb says on his website; " As we conceive it, Spiritual Direction is th. E process of exploring and understanding the interior world of another, recognizing both the work of the flesh and the work of the Spirit, and following the Spirit's work in transforming the person's interior world to become more like Christ. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Http:/ www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif.

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Mike's Musings: August 2010

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Core Practice #5: Grow Self, Grow Others. I was away for the discussion on growing ourselves and others but here are the notes that Steph kindly took:. Does God promise to protect us? Job did everything right, even God recognized this ( Job 1:8. Cultural ideas of maturity vs. Biblical - the Biblical model is relying more and more on God in all circumstances. Being vulnerable/humble before God and allowing yourself to be open to correction/instruction/revelation. Forming habits t...

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Mike's Musings: March 2010

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Are our gatherings characterized by more than words? For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. The one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding. Edification) and encouragement and consolation. Mark 3:14-15] There is here a rhythm of being together, but also being sent out to overcome the power of the enemy. Our Simple Churches are meant to be such 'powerhouses' where love is pursued and the Spirit's power/manifestation is eagerly desired.

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Mike's Musings: "May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering"

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Friday, March 18, 2011. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering". In 1732, two Moravian men decided the best way to win the slaves of St. Thomas for Christ was to voluntarily sell themselves into slavery. As their ship left the harbor, friends and relatives heard them shouting “ May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering. And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? I think you raise ...

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Mike's Musings: June 2010

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Despite coinciding with the start of Wimbledon, the weather was spectacular, almost a little too warm. In the late evening sunshine (and here it stays light well past bedtime! We gathered again for barbecued sausages and burgers, and to celebrate Carol’s sister Lynn’s birthday which fell on the same day. Such is the nature of life. Rest in peace Lily, knowing that you are truly loved and will be truly missed. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Serving Great Hills, Austin.

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Mike's Musings: To be or not to be .... "accountable" that is

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011. To be or not to be . "accountable" that is. This question, I am finding, is a "thorny" issue for some (perhaps many? And then the second time someone looking for someone to help in their growth by holding them accountable. So who's right and who's wrong? It is a relational skill that by definition, ought best to be mutual, 2-way within the Christian community and not top-down, hierarchical. For those of us who see the Christian life as a journey, a journey of ongoing growth and t...

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Mike's Musings: January 2011

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Sunday, January 23, 2011. Growing in Love for One Another. Ok, so here's the list, in no particular order. Also, think about this in terms of your whole life, wherever and with whomever you find yourself;. Respond to emails promptly about participation and contribution at the meeting. Bring something to share of what is happening in your life. B e more punctual - respect other people's time. Take initiative to connect with others outside the group gathering so as to get to know them. Hope this helps us g...

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Mike's Musings: Oh the joys of sacrifice and suffering . . .

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Oh the joys of sacrifice and suffering . . . Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent within the Anglican (and other) Church's calendar. Lent is traditionally known as the forty-days (excluding Sundays) preceding Easter Sunday, the resurrection of our Lord, and the climactic feast day on the Christian calendar. The Scriptural basis of this season stems from Jesus’ own forty days of wandering in the desert and subsequent temptation by the devil. You make known to me the path.

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Mike's Musings: September 2010

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Thursday, September 23, 2010. Core Practice #7: Creative Expression. Our final Core Practice, "Creative Expression", was maybe for some a more difficult concept to grasp. This may be a reflection of how often in the church we have unwittingly stifled people's creativity by being too one-dimensional in our expression. This is not just about art - if so, I for one would consider myself part of the remedial class. Maybe not a bad idea in itself some might say! Tuesday, September 14, 2010. It shall not be so...