Here are examples of the efforts of some religious folks to keep the Christ in Christmas. makes me really wonder what it is we think the incarnation (word becoming flesh) is all about. But religion requires this kind of response.
First the CHRIST-mas tree from Boss creations
“When I became a Christian a few years ago,” says Boggs, “I was appalled by the secularization of the Christmas holiday. When retail stores started substituting ‘Happy Holidays’ for ‘Merry Christmas,’ and schools began calling their Christmas programs ‘Winter Plays,’ it all seemed ridiculous to me. That’s why we have created products that remind people what the Christmas season is really all about – the birth of Christ.”
Then Jesus shoots Santa to make the point about the true meaning of Christmas
Something seems wrong with that picture. What is the faithful response to keeping the true spirit of Christmas in a post religious world.
Tags: CHRIST-mas, christmas, incarnation, Jesus, Merry Christmas, santa, shotgun
Wishing everyone a very non cardboard Christmas
Video from the folks over at Mosaic -LA
Tags: cardboard, christmas, Merry Christmas, Mosaic-LA
As the new year approaches this site will be undergoing a transformation of sorts. The cosmetic changes have already become with a new look which will hopefully be cleaner and more accessible. Starting with earnest in the new year the content focus of the posts (there will be new posts not just s twitter feed) will shift from the emerging or missional church conversation to faith in a post religious.
The site name will change to reflect that focus as well. This is not a reflection on anything happening in the emerging or missional church converstations. Rather it is the conclusion of a trend in my own thought and focus of my theological reflection and praxis that I am current exploring in light of cultural shifts.
Hopefully something of substance will “emerge” from this initiate which can add to the ongoing adventure that is the christian faith in our time.
I am a closet Christian At least, I was until now. Because in my circle, nothing is more embarrassing than being religious
Tags: christian, post-religious
This year our church officially launched a non profit corporation Grand Rapids Dreams. The article below indicates many of the reasons that precipitated our decision to do this.
Should your church start a nonprofit? | Faith & Leadership.
To really “fly,” the church may need to set up the program as its own nonprofit organization. In my work as a speaker, teacher and consultant in the nonprofit management and ministry development field, I’ve found that many churches with schools or preschools consider this model, and it is also commonly used for community development activities such as affordable housing, youth development, job training and health clinics.
They're in different locations and of different denominations, but they consider themselves “one church.”
New Hope South Bay and Newsong merged last summer to form a unique partnership. Though New Hope – a multi-site church with two campuses – essentially went under the umbrella of Newsong to become one of Newsong's multi-site campuses, the merger has involved little change in terms of governance and structure
via A New Kind of Multi-Site Church | Christianpost.com.
Tags: multi-site, post-religious
- RT @RCAonline Today’s lectionary Zephaniah 3:14-16Zephaniah 3:14-16
English: Contemporary English Version (1999) - CEV
A Song of Celebration 14 Everyone in Jerusalem and Judah, celebrate and shout with all your heart! 15 Zion, your punishment is over. The Lord has forced your enemies to turn and retreat. Your Lord is King of Israel and stands at your side; you don't have to worry about any more troubles. 16 Jerusalem, the time is coming, when it will be said to you: “Don't be discouraged or grow weak from fear!
WP-Bible plugin http://ow.ly/Jwi4 Advent reflection on rejoicing w/out fear via@theofem http://ow.ly/Jwjo # - RT @missional: Teaching on Multiple Intelligences this morning, then on MBTI tomorrow. Helpful topics, I think. //good atuff #
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- RT @beliefnet: Christmas Words 4: Flesh: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14John 1:14
English: Contemporary English Version (1999) - CEV
14 The Word became a human being and lived here with us. We saw his true glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father. From him all the kindness and all the truth of God have come down to us.
WP-Bible plugin). http://bit.ly/7NDiIE #FB # - RT @RickWarren: As followers of Christ we’re prohibited from hating anyone or hurting back. Let it go & you will grow. #fb #
- RT @lensweet: Some of us are trying to sing the Lord’s song in a strange land? Others of us are trying to sing some strange songs in the Lor #
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- Sun was out in grand rapids for while now it is gone
# - RT @MarkBatterson: i don’t believe in purgatory but if i did it would be spelled DMV. especially in DC. #
- RT @edstetzer: “Truth encountered & truth remembered will result in truth applied.” -from Sermons that Stick, http://is.gd/59AWI #
- RT @lensweet: TD: “We are born out of love & will die into love…this love is our true Mother&Father”–Henry Nouwen #
- started series of Advent messages Anticipation last week Be Awake. This week Be prepared Luke 3:1-6Luke 3:1-6
English: Contemporary English Version (1999) - CEV
The Preaching of John the Baptist 3 1 For fifteen years s For fifteen years: This was either A.D. 28 or 29, and Jesus was about thirty years old . Emperor Tiberius had ruled that part of the world. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod t Herod: Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great. was the ruler of Galilee. Herod's brother, Philip, was the ruler in the countries of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was the ruler of Abilene. 2 Annas and Caiaphas were the Jewish high priests. u Annas and Caiaphas ... high priests: Annas was high priest from A.D. 6 until 15. His son-in-law Caiaphas was high priest from A.D. 18 until 37. At that time God spoke to Zechariah's son John, who was living in the desert. 3 So John went along the Jordan Valley, telling the people, “Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven.” 4 . Isaiah the prophet wrote about John when he said, “In the desert someone is shouting, ‘Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him. 5 Fill up every valley and level every mountain and hill. Straighten the crooked paths and smooth out the rough roads. 6 Then everyone will see the saving power of God.’ ”
WP-Bible plugin #FB # - RT @scotmcknight: A liturgical sense of salvation: http://is.gd/5a3VZ //great world on salvation for a post religious world #
- RT @scotmcknight: “It’s so judgmental of a word”: http://is.gd/5a35K //good read #
- RT @RCAonline: Advent reflection about the impossible becoming possible: http://ow.ly/HOMd #FB #
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- RT @missional: Reading “Surprised By Hope” by N.T. Wright. So important to our engagement in and with the mission of God. A must read… #
- RT @RickWarren: If God says 2 things that appear contradictory, both are true.The problem is U trying to fit God into ur theological box. #
- RT @djchuang: LEAVE Tiger Woods Alone!
Regarding the whole Tiger Woods thing? I do NOT care – leave the man alone /via @deanpeters /amen # - RT @andrewcareaga: Drew Brees is the NFL’s best QB. /not farve? #
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