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Category Archives: Jesus
In Praise of Missional Living and Spirituality
[Reposted with permission from Marty Troyer's blog, The Peace Pastor.] Anthony Bradley of The World magazine thinks that missional and radical forms of Christianity are to blame for an increase in young adult shame and guilt. He says in his post … Continue reading
Posted in Empire, Jesus, Mission, Peace, Radical Discipleship
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What is the Church called to be?
What is the Church called to be? The final interaction between Jesus and his disciples, in Acts 1, I believe, is a likely blueprint of what the Church is called to be. After Jesus rose from the dead, he reappeared … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Identity, Church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mennonite Church USA
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Losing Life to Find It
I live in an affluent area and pastor a mostly affluent and very generous people. Just how affluent are we really? Occupy Wall Street tells us that most Americans belong in the 99%. Maybe we do – in the US. … Continue reading
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Called to be Foreigners
I know what it feels like to be a foreigner. I spent my junior year of college as a missionary intern in Ethiopia through Eastern Mennonite Missions. I was constantly reminded of my outsider status whenever I walked around the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Identity, Immigration, Jesus, Nonconformity
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God’s strategy for shalom
Shalom. That’s shorthand for what God intends for the world: well-being and blessing, right relationship in our families, with our neighbors and across national boundaries, deep in our bones a sense of being loved and embraced by the One who … Continue reading
Posted in Church Planting, Jesus, Peace, Social Change
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What if we throw a party and nobody comes? Reflections on Laurelville
I have to admit that I had my doubts that we would be able to reach our capacity of some fifty people for the Laurelville meeting. For one thing, it was not great timing for youth pastors (many of whom … Continue reading
Posted in Anabaptism, Christian Identity, Jesus, Mennonite Church USA, News, Worship, Young Adults
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Reclaiming the Mysterious Story of Jesus
You might call me a nerd (for a variety of reasons, but primarily) because I really enjoy reading. Last year, I set a goal for myself to read a book a week. I recorded every title and ended up reading … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Jesus, Young Adults
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