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Self-Compassion

“Even when we sometimes do “learn a lesson” from mistakes for which we judge ourselves harshly, I worry about the nature of the energy behind that kind of change and learning. I’d like change to be stimulated by a clear desire to enrich life for ourselves or for others rahter than by destructive energies such as shame or guilt.”

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Filed under: Attitude, Psychology, Theology

Book Review: Jesus Wants To Save Christians

Jesus Wants t0 Save Christians, Rob Bell & Don Golden

I am behind on my reviews… or maybe i finished this book last night. Hard to say… Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Book Review, Church History, Integral, Interdisciplinary Action, Leadership, Theology, church , , ,

For the Weekend…

Here’s a little light reading from Brad Sargent- link here. Especially appreciated the centric/bordered distinction.

Filed under: Integral, Interdisciplinary Action, Theology, church

Lent Kick-Off

Luke 9 has a story about Jesus and his inner circle spending (at least) a day and a night on a mountain in prayer and collective vision… Read the rest of this entry »

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Book Review: Rabbi Paul

Rather than a musical rehash, I thought I’d write about a book i just finished reading. It’s Rabbi Paul by Bruce Chilton. That’s a funny joke- raise your hand if you got it. Read the rest of this entry »

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Perfect Timing, pt.3

The recent stream of conciousness preachiness continues and concludes with this post , and the assertion that the timing of revelation is miraculous. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Theology

Perfect Timing, pt.2

The very inner being that i am was reborn- a transformation was done and who was previously a sinner is now a saint. It means the deep core of Dave is not who it used to be. Somewhere under layers and layers of old Dave is new Dave. Read the rest of this entry »

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Perfect Timing

I don’t give God credit for timing things well. I know that the right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing- i just don’t pray that way. Or expect that way. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Theology

Strength Quote: Deliberative

"It is generally agreed that the ultimate purpose of any thinking must be the satisfaction of the thinker.So in the end the purpose of thinking is to satisfy the expressed emotions." -Edward DeBono