by Rohadi | Mar 17, 2014 | Church & Spirituality
We are now in the Lenten season where Christians celebrate 40 days (not including Sundays) before Easter. The spiritual exercise returns us to the story of Jesus in the desert during the 40 days of temptation (Matthew 4). This past weekend our worship gathering... by Rohadi | Feb 10, 2014 | Church & Spirituality
When our church gathers we’re less heavy on preaching than traditional churches. We still have a form of it, but it only takes up a small portion of our overall worship time. These past couple of months different sermons have struck me in profound ways that I... by Rohadi | Jan 23, 2014 | Church & Spirituality
Why is it if you’re under 40 you tend to be more migratory than previous generations? Perhaps it’s a response to globalization, perhaps it’s a response to our inability to remain content when we stay in one place too long. There exists a conundrum... by Rohadi | Oct 29, 2013 | Church & Spirituality
Busyness seems to be a measurement of success. ‘More’ is attributed to success (when it’s work it’s usually connected to more money). Idleness is almost seen as a negative, idle hands get into trouble after all. That’s why our kids are... by Rohadi | Mar 21, 2013 | Church & Spirituality
Ever think what you’d do if you won? Come on, you’ve daydreamed about it before, probably even today. I’m doing it now…. Why is it that the things we daydream of are just that—-things? What is it about more stuff gives us the illusion of power?... by Rohadi | Dec 7, 2012 | Church & Spirituality
What is the meaning of life? Perhaps that question is far too lofty. How about: What is your purpose in life? I think our lives require telos as the Greeks would say, or an end goal or purpose. Without purpose or a goal our lives are like a ship without a rudder,...