Category Archives: who are we?

A Review of Christian Archy

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Laura

by David Allen Black Gonzalez, FL: Energion Publications (C) 2009, 43 pages, $9.99 (paper) Flow of Thought Chapter 1: The church was subverted by Christendom into a self-sufficient and self-important entity that has nothing to do with biblical Christianity; the … Continue reading →

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What has Kierkegaard to do with our common life?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Laura

Our relational life is both subjective and objective.  Subjectively, our various perspectives interact in mutual influence, producing freshness and creativity that are otherwise unlikely.  Objectively, our trust connection to Christ produces essential communality spanning time and culture. Both are required … Continue reading →

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We are his Body

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Laura

As his body, the church is Christ’s presence in the world. As such, she does the will of her head and draws upon his power as she works in the world for his sake. As his body, she is the … Continue reading →

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Which is a better growth catalyst, felt needs or biblical truth?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Laura

In his post, What’s the deal with mega-churches?, George Berkin answers, Although there are many exceptions, in general, those churches that teach the biblical text, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, are growing. Those which do not … Continue reading →

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Fun and Presents or Joy and Presence

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Laura

December is a season of gathering, as our various neighborhoods celebrate the season (or the incarnation!). One day the company, another the office, this day friends, and that day family: joy (and tension) fill life together. Too often I let … Continue reading →

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