We are doing a discussion at Camas Friends Church on my book, “A Convergent Model of Renewal.” I am posting the sketchnotes and discussion questions here each week for anyone who would like to download them and use them. Feel free to share and dispense however that makes sense as usual things are shared here underContinue reading “Convergent Model of Renewal: Discussion Guide and Sketchnotes (Chp. 2)”
Monthly Archives: May 2015
New Life After Loss (John 21:1-12)
This is a portion of the message that I gave on resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2015 We have been reflecting on the theme of transformation this year, because as the elders spent time praying for the coming year, we knew God was inviting into deeper transformations as a community. A lot has been said, andContinue reading “New Life After Loss (John 21:1-12)”
Memory of Love: Practicing Pregnant Absence
“You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them,Continue reading “Memory of Love: Practicing Pregnant Absence”
Peter’s Unfinished Love (John 21:15-23)
“When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”” (John 21:15 NRSV) This week, as I was thinking about the sermon, I asked myContinue reading “Peter’s Unfinished Love (John 21:15-23)”
Sketchnote: What Makes for a Good Remix?
What makes for a good remix? What makes for a bad one? When is a remix not a remix but a cover or a something more “original?” These are questions that come up a lot when I present on themes related to the Convergent Model of Renewal. When I think about how traditions can beContinue reading “Sketchnote: What Makes for a Good Remix?”
Detachment by Anthony de Mello
DETACHMENT by Anthony de Mello “The only way to change is by changing your understanding. But what does it mean to understand? How do we go about it? Consider how we’re enslaved by various attachments; we’re striving to rearrange the world so that we can keep these attachments, because the world is a constant threatContinue reading “Detachment by Anthony de Mello”
Are You Still Here? Thoughts on Leave-Taking
After telling a friend of mine that my family and I would be leaving the NW in a few months for a job change, she offered solid wisdom I have hung onto: “Do your best to pay attention to everything that is happening around, the emotions, the reactions, the people who reach out, those whoContinue reading “Are You Still Here? Thoughts on Leave-Taking”
Think with Paper & Pencil
Even though this is basically an infomercial on paper for iPad, I like what they bring up about the importance of thinking visually. Also, I do like paper and the things this company is coming up with.
Edward Abbey on Living
My friend Greg Woods reminded me of this quote today, which is really quite amazing: One final paragraph of advice: do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am – a reluctant enthusiast….a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for theContinue reading “Edward Abbey on Living”
Convergent Model of Renewal: Discussion Guide and Sketchnotes (Intro & Chp. 1)
We have started a discussion group at Camas Friends Church to discuss my book, A Convergent Model of Renewal. I will post the sketchnotes and discussion questions here each week for anyone who would like to download them and use them. Feel free to share and dispense however that makes sense as usual things are sharedContinue reading “Convergent Model of Renewal: Discussion Guide and Sketchnotes (Intro & Chp. 1)”
