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7 Reasons for Church Decline and How to Address Them | Thoughts on the Edge (of Town)
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Thoughts on the Edge (of Town). March 16, 2015. 7 Reasons for Church Decline and How to Address Them. A friend of mine commenting on the reality of church. An astute commentary not centered on the idea of ‘growth’ but instead being real and authentic. I sat across from someone I didn’t know at a recent church luncheon that was open to the community. We introduced ourselves. She soon found out I was the pastor. After some conversation she said,. This is what I think:. 1,467 more words. Be well. G. The Oth...
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Shall we rise? | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. The texts for Sunday June 28, 2015 (5th Sunday after Pentecost): Lamentations 3:22 33. 2 Corinthians 8:7 15. And Mark 5:21 43. Jesus finds his way into town. And, despite crowds pressing in,. Or at least just two in this story. Two seemingly very different women. One, barely a woman just 12 years of age. From a wealthy family. Held closely by the community. The other, a far older woman,. Spent her last penny searching for healing.
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Open, empty hands | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. Open, empty hands. The texts for Sunday, October 23, 2016: Joel 2:23-32. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. How do you receive a gift? I think God pours out gifts beyond measure. Gifts of God’s Spirit. Gifts of forgiveness and mercy. Gifts of grace and abundance. Gifts of vision and life. 8220;I will pour out my Spirit on all people,” God speaks through the prophet. And it’s not just God’s Spirit that God pours out. God gives and forgives.
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Sermons | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. The texts for Sunday, February 19, 2017: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 Well, this morning, we are sure confronted in the texts with an … Continue reading →. February 22, 2017 · Leave a comment. A world turned on end. November 14, 2016 · 1 Comment. Open, empty hands. I think God pours out gifts beyond … Continue reading →. October 23, 2016 · Leave a comment. The texts for...
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john’s response to police brutality | Valley & Mountain
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Deep listening. creative liberation. radical hospitality. I’m new here/faq’s. Spiritual and ethical formation. John’s response to police brutality. Womens’ deep listening circle. John’s response to police brutality. My Brush with Brutality and Love. By Rev. John Helmiere. Author’s note: As my story continues to be read, may we not forget the exploitation of the port truckers. An officer pulled me down from behind and threw me to the asphalt. Between my cries of pain and shouts of I’m a man of peace!
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Small miracles | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. The texts for Sunday, January 17, 2015 (2nd Sunday after Epiphany): Isaiah 62:1-5. Https:/ jabbokdawn.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/2nd-sunday-after-epiphany-jan-17-2016.mp3. So, let’s see …. Six stone water jars not overly standard in size (they were hand-hewn from rock! But the text says they are around 20 to 30 gallons a piece. And average of 25 gallons. That’s six times 25. 150 gallons give or take. 150 gallons of wine. Are fed...
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Missed turn | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. I missed my exit. I blame the leaves. Reflecting the pink and bluing sky. Mesmerizing ephemeral beauty blinding me. I take the longer way. Mistake that it is. To take this road that wound by. The river dancing, shining. To see the cold beauty. Of Sikorsky’s Blackhawk perched, steely, deadly. To watch morning workers. Coming to terms with the day coffee, steaming, vests, reflective. To experience this moment. Taking the winding way.
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Poetry | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. There’s no proof that God exists so I don’t believe in God. *sigh* confirmation class challenger pushing the new pastor You believe in lots of things you have no proof … Continue reading →. March 19, 2016 · 2 Comments. October 24, 2015 · Leave a comment. Remembering Fall in Alberta. August 22, 2015 · Leave a comment. On retreat A poem. March 17, 2015 · 2 Comments. The Poetry of Trinity. May 23, 2013 · Leave a comment. My true wea...
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The Jabbok? | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. About this Blog (particularly its name):. In all the theologizing, sermon writing, listening and rambling I do, this is what I hope for the most: that in my struggling with God and with faith, I will not walk away unscathed. I pray that I will be changed so that I can limp through the Jabbok river into the resurrection dawn, in awe that I have caught glimpses of God face to face and yet lived. Click to email (Opens in new window).
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A world turned on end | Jabbok Dawn
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Tumbling in the Sand. Sparks from the Lectionary. Just me thinking outloud. A world turned on end. The texts for Sunday, November 13, 2016: Malachi 4:1-2a. And Luke 21: 5-19. Nations will rise against nation. Earthquakes, famines, plagues. Sickness, persecution, suffering. Injustices, riots, reactions …. Jesus’ words here, to be honest, don’t sound that different. From the news most days. And from all sides of the political spectrum. There seems to run some justified and unjustified. Family feuds ….
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