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What if? – There was still more to understand | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. 8211; There was still more to understand. Where are we in our faith journey at this moment in history? Have we come to an understanding of faith and the Church that will serve us for the rest of time? Have we fulfilled what Jesus came to show us? This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 11:23 am and is filed under What if? You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Feed You can leave a response. From your own site.
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Renewing Contemplation | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. I just finished a week long silent retreat focusing on centering prayer (which is a method of prayer that leads into the prayer of contemplation). It was great. I must say that I was so deeply impressed by the wisdom contained within this simple practice and the possibilities of transformation that it holds. Perhaps it is the structures of our false self that need to be transformed so that there might be new life. Feed You can leave a response. Fill in...
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Connections | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. It’s easier than ever to stay connected. This blog is one attempt to help like-minded people in the ELCIC develop relationships. Consider also connecting through these social mediums. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada has a Linkedin Group. It’s a great place to build contacts with other Lutherans in the ELCIC and contribute to discussions that relate to renewal of our churches and communities. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here.
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Models of Vibrancy | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. It is still in process, but well worth keeping an eye on. Perhaps it is also something we could think about doing in our own contexts. This entry was posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Feed You can leave a response. From your own site. Laquo; Previous Post. Next Post ». November 16, 2011 at 11:06 pm. What do you all think? On What if…th...
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Holy Spirit: Renewal | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. Lately I have been wondering more and more about the Holy Spirit. In a conversation the other day with Preston, he mentioned something quite important along the lines of – Every renewal movement of the church has been a movement of the Spirit and rooted in a renewed piety. So where do we turn first? This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 at 10:29 am and is filed under Uncategorized. Feed You can leave a response. From your own site. Enter yo...
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Promote | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. Tell others about abtrenewal.wordpress.com. Conversations about renewal in the ELCIC include you! So please spread the word. Here are some promotional tools you’re welcome to use:. You may also want to use this small ad. Click here to grab this Headline Animator. April 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm. Maybe I’m not finding it, but is there not a RSS subscription button somewhere for this blog? If not, you should add that. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Evangelical Lut...
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A Return to Tent-Making? | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. A Return to Tent-Making? Does the Church need full-time ordained leadership in the local context? What then is the purpose of a full-time clergy person? Is it a quaint holdover from “how we have always done it” or are we afraid of what might happen to the ‘orthodoxy’ of the Faith if the clergy were displaced from their ivory towers? I believe the ministry has suffered because of the time spent in administrative necessity in reporting a ‘successfu...
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Resources | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. Here’s a selection of resources that are shaping the way contributors to this blog are thinking about and living out the big “What ifs” of transformation in the Lutheran Church today. Smith and Sellon, “ Pathway to Renewal: Practical Steps for Congregations. Earl Creps, “ Off Road Disciplines: Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders. 8221; (Click here. To see Earl’s take on renewal in his church). 8211; A Missional Training Network. One Size Fits All?
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Convention – and I am excited.The church | What if...?
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Ordinary people seeking God's transforming presence. Convention – and I am excited.The church. Convention – and I am excited.The church is in upheaval, the rescue plan is dead on arrival and the faithful gather. Its Holy Spirit time! This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Feed You can leave a response. From your own site. Laquo; Previous Post. Next Post ». May 28, 2012 at 6:09 pm. Enter ...