Holy Adventure Chapter 2 Discussion Question: Of the six Affirmations listed in chapter two, which speaks to you the most and why?
Next Reading is pg 21-27
Chistianity for the Rest of Us Reflection and Discussion Questions:
1. Do you, or people you know, sufffer from "Historical amnesia"?
2. Which image for church presented in this chapter best describes your current faith community?
Next reading is chapter 3.
To join the discussion, type your response in the comment box below and click post comment.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Online Book Study
For those of you who are reading Holy Adventure, 41 Days of Audacious Living, let's get going on our online discussion. We read chapter one. What do you think so far? Below are a few questions we can discuss. Post your comments and we'll get the conversation going. Answer any or all of the questions.
1. What spiritual practices or rituals do you regularly engage in? What are the challenges in maintaining a spiritual discipline?
2. On pg 14, author Bruce Epperly says "The God who touched Jesus' life also touches our own lives and every life. God is our everpresent companion, nearer to us than our next breath." Can you describe a time when God had "skin" for you?
3.On page 8 we read "Though the present moment and the immediate future are shaped by our previous decisions and a multitude of environmental factors, each choice we make can be the tipping point between health and illness, love and fear, and life and death in the unfolding adventure of a day or a lifetime. As spiritual children of Abraham and Sarah, we are called to listen and then say yes to the movements of God's holy adventure within the ordinary moments of our own lives." What might God be calling you to say "Yes" to?
4. What in chapter one spoke to you? Was there something you disagree with the author about? Is there something you especially agree with?
TOMORROW's READING IS CHAPTER TWO
For those who are reading Christianity for the Rest of Us, let's discuss the below questions. Answer any or all or share other thoughts.
1. Do you relate to the idea of being a "spiritual nomad?" Why or why not?
2. How do you think your childhood experience has shaped your spiritual longings?
3. What in chapter one spoke to you? Is there something you disagree with the author about? Something you strongly agree with?
4. On page 24 the author talks about churches that do not like change. What are your thoughts about the author's discussion of change on page 24?
TOMORROW's READIN is CHAPTER TWO
I look forward to chatting with you!
Peace of Christ, Pastor Deb
1. What spiritual practices or rituals do you regularly engage in? What are the challenges in maintaining a spiritual discipline?
2. On pg 14, author Bruce Epperly says "The God who touched Jesus' life also touches our own lives and every life. God is our everpresent companion, nearer to us than our next breath." Can you describe a time when God had "skin" for you?
3.On page 8 we read "Though the present moment and the immediate future are shaped by our previous decisions and a multitude of environmental factors, each choice we make can be the tipping point between health and illness, love and fear, and life and death in the unfolding adventure of a day or a lifetime. As spiritual children of Abraham and Sarah, we are called to listen and then say yes to the movements of God's holy adventure within the ordinary moments of our own lives." What might God be calling you to say "Yes" to?
4. What in chapter one spoke to you? Was there something you disagree with the author about? Is there something you especially agree with?
TOMORROW's READING IS CHAPTER TWO
For those who are reading Christianity for the Rest of Us, let's discuss the below questions. Answer any or all or share other thoughts.
1. Do you relate to the idea of being a "spiritual nomad?" Why or why not?
2. How do you think your childhood experience has shaped your spiritual longings?
3. What in chapter one spoke to you? Is there something you disagree with the author about? Something you strongly agree with?
4. On page 24 the author talks about churches that do not like change. What are your thoughts about the author's discussion of change on page 24?
TOMORROW's READIN is CHAPTER TWO
I look forward to chatting with you!
Peace of Christ, Pastor Deb
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Great quotes from General Assembly: Nashville
I've heard some powerful things in a few short days at the Disciple General Assembly in Nashville
Rev. Holly McKissick opened the assembly with an amazing sermon. A few of her tidbits were:
*The great thing about being a Disciple is that we know things aren't black and white. "There's a lot of gray."
*Disciples know that we don't have exclusive rights on Jesus.
*Disciples don't claim to have all the answers. We are humble thoughtful people who journey together as a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
*The world needs a church like ours!
While preaching in worship Rev Bill Lee spoke about the church's call to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world of HIV/Aids.
*The church is called to bring healing and to use "any means necessary."
*Disciple preachers should stop sounding like Joel Olsteen and raise the roof of the church by speaking truth to power.
*Jesus didn't get permission to heal the sick and he didn't apologize for it when people became angry. He touched people and he used any means necessary to let people know they are loved.
General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins said in her state of the Church address:
*God is most fully known in the brokenness of our lives, not in the perfect unbroken loaf. We meet God in the crumbs of the broken bread.
*As Disciples, we are learning to fulfill our purpose from the edges of our culture. Isn't that where it all began and where we were always supposed to be?
And from Pastor Deb: I love being a Disciple, where we welcome all at the table of Christ, as God has welcomed us!
Rev. Holly McKissick opened the assembly with an amazing sermon. A few of her tidbits were:
*The great thing about being a Disciple is that we know things aren't black and white. "There's a lot of gray."
*Disciples know that we don't have exclusive rights on Jesus.
*Disciples don't claim to have all the answers. We are humble thoughtful people who journey together as a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
*The world needs a church like ours!
While preaching in worship Rev Bill Lee spoke about the church's call to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world of HIV/Aids.
*The church is called to bring healing and to use "any means necessary."
*Disciple preachers should stop sounding like Joel Olsteen and raise the roof of the church by speaking truth to power.
*Jesus didn't get permission to heal the sick and he didn't apologize for it when people became angry. He touched people and he used any means necessary to let people know they are loved.
General Minister and President, Sharon Watkins said in her state of the Church address:
*God is most fully known in the brokenness of our lives, not in the perfect unbroken loaf. We meet God in the crumbs of the broken bread.
*As Disciples, we are learning to fulfill our purpose from the edges of our culture. Isn't that where it all began and where we were always supposed to be?
And from Pastor Deb: I love being a Disciple, where we welcome all at the table of Christ, as God has welcomed us!
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