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Making God in our Image — Hurting or Helping?

We’ll share a spiritual conversation together this week about “Making God in our Image, does it hurt or help?” Given the incomprehensibility of God, many find it hard to relate to such an unknown.  How comfortable are you with the … Continue reading

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Who is God to You, Now?

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “Who is God to You, Now?” When asking who is God, adding the phrase “to you” is critical, since there are as many views of God as there are people on the … Continue reading

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The Other Side of Power 3: Renewing our Minds

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Other Side of Power 3: Renewing our Minds.” “Meta-noia.”  It’s a Greek word used in our ancient texts.  It means to change our thinking, to go through one state or state … Continue reading

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The Other Side of Power 2: Radical Underpinnings of Power

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Other Side of Power:  Radical Underpinnings of Power” In Jesus’ time, Jews under Roman rule had to continually compete for social standing by elevating themselves and putting each other down. Sound … Continue reading

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The Other Side of Power

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Other Side of Power (Intro)” When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he was doing something more profound than is typically considered.  He was radically upending the normative dynamic of … Continue reading

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Abuse of Power, The Power of Naming

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Abuse of Power, The Power of Naming” People are made in the image of God, our Story tells us.  Consequently, the transcendent, ineffable, Divine image is the deepest and truest parts … Continue reading

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Abuse of Power, The Limits of Common Sense

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Abuse of Power, The Limits of Common Sense” Theoretical physicists are imagining all kinds of wild mathematical formulations to explain the most fundamental nature of reality.  When they do, they turn … Continue reading

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Abuse of Power 5: The Power of Moral Imagination

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Abuse of Power, The Power of Moral Imagination” We continue talking about why it’s so difficult for us to hear and heed the teaching of Jesus on power dynamics.  Have you … Continue reading

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Abuse of Power 4: We’re On The Same Side, For Goodness Sake!

We’ll share a conversation together this week about “The Abuse of Power, We’re on the same side for goodness sake!” The idea of seeing ourselves as part of a whole rather than separate individuals has many implications if we would … Continue reading

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Abuse of Power, Abused and Not Even Knowing It

We’ll share a conversation together this week about how “The Abuse of Power, Abused and Not Even Knowing It”. When we see each other through a pattern of separateness, we instinctively have to see someone as being on top vs … Continue reading

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The Abuse of Power, One-ness verses Two-ness

We’ll share a conversation together this week about how “The Abuse of Power, One-ness verses Two-ness”. Does your framing story or view of life see humanity as one, or separate?  How does your core narrative then influence your approach to … Continue reading

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Life is like a game of Free Cell

We’ll share a conversation together this week about how “Life is like a game of Free Cell”. Have you ever played Free Cell?  Have you ever thought that Free Cell was like life?  What are the similarities?  Is it helpful … Continue reading

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Rethinking the Bible, Part 3 of 3

We’ll share a conversation together this week about Rethinking the Bible (Part 3 of 3). As we look at the Bible, replete with paradox, understanding it in its cultural and historical context, and with both receptiveness and skepticism, let’s consider … Continue reading

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Rethinking the Bible, Part 2 of 3

We’ll share a conversation together this week about Rethinking the Bible (Part 2 of 3). As we rethink our understanding of the Bible, how do we ensure we avoid the mistake of taking the Bible out of its historical and … Continue reading

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Rethinking the Bible, Part 1 of 3

We’ll share a conversation together this week about Rethinking the Bible. What is the bible to you?  What place does it have in your heart and life?  Is it a fix it manual, encyclopedia, textbook, answer book, or is it … Continue reading

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Easter, Divine Love

We’ll share a conversation together this week about Divine love. As we consider the contrast between romantic love, and divine love, we can see the love of Jesus as a perfect example of heroic, selfless love. Have you recognized in … Continue reading

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The Wilderness Wanderer

We’ll share a conversation together this week about the often experienced part of a spiritual journey — wandering in the wilderness.  Are you a wilderness wanderer?  Perhaps you’ve found yourself in the out crowd, or not getting what you need … Continue reading

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Meditation: Good for the Soul (A Reminder Lesson)

If you don’t have a regular meditation practice, have a listen. If you thought meditation wasn’t something Christian’s could or should do, this is especially interesting to hear! [Download mp3]  

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The Disillusioned Church Veteran

This lesson continues our at who we are as a community with the intent of helping us draw closer to one another. Recently, the man in our community who helps people find us on the web asked me for help. … Continue reading

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The Religious Deconstructionist

Recently, the man in our community who helps people find us on the web asked me for help. To help him design Google campaigns, he wanted me to define the people for whom NRCC is a fit. “Who comes here … Continue reading

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