Really hearing someone goes beyond denotation. It even transcends connotation. It goes to emotion, context, humor and silence. Can we really hear what we’re saying?

Small group ministry…covenant circles…covenant groups…whatever you call them, they are integral to any religious community. We look into their importance – both for the community and for you.

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We love stasis. Its calming, its comfortable. Yet, when you think about it, its pretty unnatural. Why do see change – something we know is going to happen – as something to be avoided?

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We all know the role of religion in our personal experiences, but how does (or how should it) inform public life? We all love the notion of a separation between church and state, but is that even possible, and do we even want that?

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With this week, we conclude our re-examination of our dear Principles with a look at the as of yet not existent and probably never will exist eight one. This one is a lot to bite off. Do we have the option to not bite? Can … read more.

Knowing where you want to go is the hard part. By comparison, getting there is the easy part. There will be obstacles (nothing worthwhile is without obstacles). Some, you need to go around. Some you need to go under. Some … read more.

Boxing Day is a tradition that originated in Europe in which people “switch places”. The vendor becomes the client, the boss becomes the worker and so on. We walk…if only for one day…in shoes not our own.

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