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Entries from April 2007

What does this mean?

April 28th, 2007 · 78 Comments

You’ll have to take a few minutes (7 to be exact) to watch this video about the world we live in. 

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Tags: Things that make you think

Spiritual formation

April 28th, 2007 · 71 Comments

Read a fascinating article this week about two types of mentalities, Growth and Fixed.  The article indicates that it is the secret to profound performance.  I wonder if this could be applied to the effects of GRACE in someone’s life.  That meaning, if grace doesn’t begin the processes of eradicating the fixed nature of temperment, relational [...]

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Tags: Spiritual Formation

Where the Air is Thin*

April 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Communion at Shoal Creek has become one of my favorite experiences.  Growing up in church I never understood what communion was all about.  All of sudden everybody would be really serious for few minutes, eat bread, drink really weak grape juice and then things would get back to normal. So when I think of giving [...]

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Tags: Shoal Creek

Can you say “ass” in church?

April 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Well I did?  Actually I’ve said much worse (depending on your taste!) but the question was related to me, “Will people/seekers come back to church if Roy says ass?”  This actually would be speculation if I didn’t have an email.  It was the first time that I ever crossed the line on a Sunday morning.  I’d said masturbation, [...]

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Tags: Shoal Creek

J3 and J7–Can you tell the difference?

April 10th, 2007 · 72 Comments

For those who don’t understand the acronym, you might want to check out 7journeys.org for an understanding of the 7 Journeys.) J3 from receiver to giver causes you to be concerned about your neighbor. J7 from traveler to guide cause you to be concerned about your neighborhood. J3 causes you to be concerned about a [...]

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