by Rohadi | Sep 11, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
in the world but not of… A common ‘us vs. them’ term used in the Christian lexicon is living in the ‘fallen’ world while simultaneously striving to resist the tempting allure the world has to offer. This kind of religion dominates our...
by Rohadi | Jun 10, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
Our last gathering at The House Coffee Sanctuary before our move to a location yet to be determined was so fitting because it took place on the traditional day of Pentecost. (We read these two pieces of scripture when we gathered Psalm 103:25-35; Acts 2:1-21.) The...
by Rohadi | May 13, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
When it comes to giving I’m the worst. Regardless of what it is for someone in need, a bed, winter coats, cash, a ham….I tend to do a personal inventory on what I have. First, I think of what I have that I use, then I think of my backups (my emergency...
by Rohadi | Apr 28, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
Here are some thoughts from someone in our church. What would you add? A place that sees itself as a place second, and the hands and feet of Jesus first. A place where the modus operandi is “go and tell”, not “come and see”. A place where doubts and discussion are...
by Rohadi | Apr 15, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-17 As we reflect and prepare for Easter we go back to the start of the Passion week to transport our recollection of the moments of the first Easter. (For a more studious look at the political climate during this time read NT Wright on Palm...
by Rohadi | Apr 3, 2014 | Church & Spirituality |
World Vision USA made front-page headlines last week over their change in hiring policy, and then subsequent reversal. The fevered pitch of online discussion was highly polarized to say the least, and at its worse demonstrated another moment where people who...
