Transition!

The Princeton web definition of transition is as follows: passage: the act of passing from one state or place to the next conversion: an event that results in a transformation a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another cause to convert or undergo a transition; “the company had to transition [...]

It’s Christmas Eve…. and I turned away a beggar….

It’s Christmas Eve… the day before the penultimate day of giving and sharing – but I have a confession to make:  I turned away a beggar… I’ve been over it and over it in my mind, should I have done that? Was that the ‘Christian’ thing to do? Should I spend more time asking God [...]

Divine Connections!

Below is a slightly edited version of a prophetic essay I was led to write recently.  With people’s natural tendency to try to put things into comfortable ‘boxes’, I thought it was time to question what makes a genuine community – was it location, people of like minds, or what?  Read and comment… Divine Connections [...]

OMG – Penguin Friskiness!

Ok, I just HAVE to put this on my blog!  Thanks Tam for letting me see this, and Brad for posting the original video…. Frisky Penguins from Brad Ruggles on Vimeo

Divine Encounters!

I’ve been spending a lot of time reproducing content from other people’s posts or websites – and it has sparked some great conversations (even off topic @ Annie and Love… ) :lol: but today I thought I’d bring something along the spirit of this blog – another testimony of the hand of God on my life!   This [...]

Understanding The Secret Place (Psalm 91)

I’m reading this article from Chip Brogden named  ”Christ: The Secret Place of the Most High.”   As he says: In the mind of the Spirit everything points us to Christ – there is no compartmentalization, there is no “thing” that has significance by itself. Everything is connected and pointing us to a deeper reality, [...]

Missional vs. Attractional vs. House Church Models all have the SAME flaw « From Eden to Zion

Should I call this my Eden 2  Zion series?   I’m reading another post from this website  Missional vs. Attractional vs. House Church Models all have the SAME flaw today, and it has to do with the flaw in focus – all of these “forms” of the church are trying to build the church:  The missional [...]

Bringing Back the Prayer Meeting

I was reading Eden2Zion’s blog post today – Bring Back the Prayer Meeting.  I love this article.  It was poignant when he commented:  If you list what gatherings Christians typically attend today in order of consistency and frequency it might go something like – 1. weekly worship service 2. small group 3. ministry team or [...]

Catch of the Day – Priceless Gift

Below is today’s devotional from Catch of the Day  - I posted it in its entirety because it spoke to me today… especially this quote: And while we’re at it, let’s think of a spiritual gift we can give, based on what has been given to us. Regardless of our material resources, we are all [...]

Always Be Prepared!

pre·pare      (prĭ-pâr’)  Pronunciation Key      v.   pre·pared, pre·par·ing, pre·pares    v.   tr.  To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion: The teacher prepared the students for the exams. To put together or make by combining various elements or ingredients; manufacture or compound: prepared a meal; prepared the lecture. To fit out; equip: prepared the ship for an arctic expedition. [...]