Category Archives: Community

On Grief, Memory and Faith

Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2012 by Dan

It has happened twice that I can remember, this pure and pervasive grief. Once, a few years ago at the passing of Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, and now, at the passing of my friend, Tony. The only thing that … Continue reading →

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Mix Well and Bake Until Done

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Dan

I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also … Continue reading →

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The best and worst of tradition…

Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2011 by Summiteer

Traditions, at their best, give a community a sense of cohesiveness and security. As such they should be cherished and encouraged. At their worst, they are as socialite and author, Barbara Tober, said, “…group efforts to keep the unexpected from … Continue reading →

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Submarine Church

Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 by Dan

Continuing my ruminations on the church and change, I ran across a great quote — a Chinese proverb: If you wish to know what water is, don’t ask a fish. Huh? The proverb points out what should be obvious. The … Continue reading →

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Systems, Church and People

Posted on Sunday, October 2, 2011 by Dan

A friend emailed me a few days ago. Here’s part of what he said: I am grieved … by the harsh statements about “church” in your blog.  I know that I talked with you about that a year or so … Continue reading →

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Does your family have by-laws?

Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 by Dan

(Part 6 – church+change) I was thinking about this as I was on my way up to my daughter’s place to watch the grandkids. Behind the wheel is a great place to consider important thoughts like whether the car is … Continue reading →

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A House Within House

Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Dan

Church in a Season of Change (Part 3)  The challenge I’ve seen in my work in a traditional church is that the pattern of church life is deeply ingrained. Changing things, even slightly, is met with tolerance at first, but … Continue reading →

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