Author: Adam
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Community as commodity
Community is something most people desire. It is so desirable that it is often used to promote and sell all kinds of things. In fact, it is treated as a commodity. But true community isn’t something that can be obtained like a consumer good. It requires deep commitment and sincerity. I was excited to find…
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Welcome Aimee
Bret and Gretchen’s new addition, Aimee, came to live among us on August 7th at 7:59 a.m.. She arrived a healthy 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 1/4 inches bundle of joy. Mom, dad, brothers, grandparents, and all her aunts and uncles in community could not be more delighted!
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Money, money, money
As a common purse community we’re often asked if we believe that every Christian should live like we do. Does the Bible require every Christian to “hold all things in common?” The short answer to that is, of course, “No.” It is not practical or possible for every Christian to be a part of a…
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What is Discipleship?
Discipleship – Allowing God to make us capable of communion.
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Looking Back
Working with friends in Mexico.
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The Other End of the Stick
When we make decisions how do we know what is the right choice? As Christians our decisions should be based in principle rather than emotion. This is what the Scriptures refer to as walking according to the Spirit rather than according to the flesh (Rom. 8:4-8). When we are living by the Spirit, in communion…
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Sarah Harding – Colored Pencil
This is a piece that Sarah did in colored pencil. The picture is based off of the cover art of a Michael O’Brien book called Strangers and Sojourners. You can find the original piece here.
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To Love Is To Be Broken
A few nights ago I was looking at old videos of some of our activities and celebrations together. Seeing Karen in them made me very sad. At times I really miss her. I struggle with being tempted to go into my previous state of crushing grief. I sometimes can’t believe this has happened. But then…
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A Pietistic Approach to the Bible
Some time ago, I blogged about “truth versus pietism.” The dividing of life into the secular and the sacred results in all kinds of problems and seriously undermines our Christian walk. Understandably, therefore, I was excited to read the following passage from Robert Webber’s book, Ancient-Future Worship: “The [early church] fathers did not see life…
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Reading the Bible Relationally
Reading Robert Webber’s, Ancient-Future Worship, is a inspiration and pleasure. I’m particularly enjoying how he is shaping my approach to the Scriptures. We have a strong emphasis on relationships here (being a community after all) and our theology and practices reflect this. Webber doesn’t disappoint in this regard either: “To stand within the Bible and…