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Experiencing Ancient Spirituality...[read the article] Although I have never gone to a convent I have had the opportunity to schedule what I would refer to as "Solitude." It is somewhat of a spiritual retreat, a time of renewal. What I find fascinating with this article is that it proves to me that there are plenty of people out there that would welcome a sense of form in spirituality. As an Evangelical I must admit that we have separated ourselves from what some would describe as mystical experiences for far to long. By this I do not mean in the charismatic sense but rather in the formal structured sense that the author of the article described. I would argue that there are structures that act as boundaries within Scripture but that there is also a freedom to approach God within those parameters. Timothy Castillo Nehemiah...rebuilding [read the article] Wow! I'd been searching for a new way to preach Nehemiah, and your article lighted my way! This is my first, but not my last visit to your website. Thanks for helping spread the Good News! Ric Walters The Matrix...[read the article] I was really interested in the issue that had the articles based on the movie "Matrix". That was really interesting because I remember seeing that movie all the way through once after having started to watch it quite a few times. It was a really inspiring movie once I saw it all the way through and got to really look at the message. I talked with a few of my friends about it. Thanks for adding to my discussion.
Chris Cooper
Ministry and Marriage...[read the article] Thanks so much for a "kick in the head" in this article about the need to put our marriages first our lives. Many young leaders have been either modeled or told by the preceding generations that we need to "put the ministry first" and "go - go - go!!" and "Success by being a work-a-holic!! Your article talked about living out the Great Commandment in our marriage and playing together; it caused some good pondering for my own marriage. I did find it amusing that you used a quote from someone who was "on the road" and traveling with Billy Graham for many years to make your point on having God center in our marriage. Billy himself has said that one of the things he would do different if he had to live his life again would be NOT to travel so much because it caused problems in his own family ... I grinned. Dan King, College Drive youth ministries Dear Springer, I am a born again Christian, 32 years and just got married in September this year to a very beautiful 28 years old born again lady. I am currently in Japan for a short time and meanwhile my young wife is back in Kenya. We attend services in an Anglican Church in Nairobi called "All Saints Cathedral Church". The principles you have outlined in the issue are very important to us as a young couple and very encouraging too. As the man of the house I would like to know what my role is to the family and how I can keep me wife always happy. I have declared just like Joshua that "me and my house we shall serve the Lord". This has no compromise whatsoever. I would like you to especially elaborate further on the issues of finances regarding marriage. I also do research in medicine on the line of HIV/AIDS and I believe it is a good idea for couples to undergo tests before they get married to avert disasters. We did undergo one. I would like to be a shining example in our marriage and hence you constant advice is vital. May the Lord bless your ministry and the good works that you are doing. The Lord be exalted especially as we approach Christmas. In His Service, Njoroge, Wilfred James Kenya Medical Research Institute
Next-Wave Why in the world would you have links to such anti-postmodern churches such as Willow Creek?!?! just thought i'd vent - it bugs me! :*) Dan King i am really blessed...almost everything in it, rest assured i'll be praying for your ministry... Bernie Sicat BG Waves Church Profile [read the article] This church is doing a very valid ministry by reaching to this unchurched people group in the greater Vancouver area. I am awed amazed by God's mighty movement at waves church. Noel Pantoja Hope to You community church
Sylvia, Beautiful article about a beautiful community of people. Reading this piece touched my heart in a way few things do. Thank you. David Hopkins
great to have an "on fire" asian / chinese american church more concerned about christ than they are about being chinese jeffrey lee asian american artistry
The Truth in Fight Club [read the article] Man, I think you nailed it. Fight club is definitely the best movie of the year, because it dealt with the desperate need for truth in the rubble of modern society. I think that you were right to address the two main themes in your article that you chose, however, I'm sure you felt there were more you could have included. I think this movie takes a hard look at post-modern male identity. This ain't no chickflick. These guys need to do something real and lose the fear that comes with possessions. As Chriitians we affirm (very weakly) that consumerism is bad, and perfect love drives out fear. We could take the bit of truth right out the mouth of this movie and place it back among the people of God if we really lived the gospel. Jesus taught us to live radically different than we do: money, possessions, relationships, motives, all 'conform' way to much to this sick and dying world. We have failed to be the life of Christ on planet rock, instead we have colluded with the Canaanites right here in N. America. As someone wrestling with these issues, I was surprised the movie used some techniques at community and identity building that I've been experimenting with. I've become convinced that the irrelevance of Sunday morning services are damnable---sending more people to eternal damnation than any other un-done mission in the history of the church. Fight Club showed that Cells and House Churches can quickly accomplish community, get real truth flowing, and multiply at an astonishing rate. This is the future for the church. A church that lives the life of Christ in brotherhoods: families of men and women, and babies all helping each other wake up from their dream world in the power of the Holy Spirit. Sweet, Kip Mor The God of Chaos Theory [read the article] Hello David. Very interesting article. God bless you! Flemming Moelhede Copenhagen Vineyard Very helpful connection between post-modern thought, Chaos science and the challenge of today's church. We're working with these ideas at Windsor Crossing Community Church in St. Louis. We are determined to understand our culture, and be ruthless in remaining relevant to it for the sake of the Gospel. This article helped. Steve Krause
It’s all about Jesus [read the article] Kim, Thank you for your reviews. I've read the ones you have posted for the past 3 months. And I really appreciate the work you are contributing to Next-Wave. I hope to see more of your work in the future. David Hopkins
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