Tag: communion
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The Parable of the Grievous Taco Party
The man stood before his guests, and his voice was both tender and sorrowful. “My friends,” he said, “you have all brought food as I asked, and for that, I am grateful. Look at this abundance of tortillas! But where are the other ingredients? The feast we hoped for cannot…
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The Three Mangers: A Christmas Testament to Jean Valjean
In French, manger means “to eat,” and in this, the symbol becomes layered. The manger is not just a place of humility—it is a place where hunger is met, where nourishment is given. For Jean Valjean, the manger appeared three times in his life, each time transforming him.
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Fuller Seminary Partners with Minerva University to Launch the School for Incarnational Theopraxis
The School for Incarnational Theopraxis challenges traditional approaches to theological education, moving away from static institutions and toward dynamic, agile networks of learning and service. Rooted in the legacy of decentralized mission from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and inspired by the adaptable framework of Littoral Spirituality, the school leverages…
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Beyond YWAM: A Call for New Models of Incarnational Theopraxis
Incarnational Theopraxis takes this further. It is about embodying Christ in the specific, local contexts where we live and serve while staying globally connected. This approach requires not only individual faithfulness but also systems and rituals that foster unity, accountability, and authenticity across diverse cultures and contexts.
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Saving Grace – From the Law! (Communal Stewardiship)
The idea of “stewardship” over “leadership” in this context is quite compelling. It’s a shift in perspective to a communal and interconnected sense of responsibility rather than a hierarchical structure where leadership is perceived as authoritative.
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Immanuel Encounter: On The Beach
He takes a piece of His own broken, nail-scarred body and places it in my mouth.
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Cheapskate, Inc.
Earnest: Whaddya mean? Aren’t you the persona that flails me when I waste food, time, or money? / Cheapskate: No, sir! I’m just pointing things out. I’m the accountant. Not the enforcer. / Earnest: Um, then who… / Cheapskate: Meet Guido. / [Hat tip to Myth Inc. Link]
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2024/1/1 Bi-Limerick: Scarlet Lesser (New We-are’s Day)
Q. What are your biggest challenges? A. Seeking a new Me / that believes in a new We
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12/28 Poem: Noise to Signal
The lies and addictions we face / Are actually clues we can trace…
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12/13 Limerick: In Place of the Skull
I tend to protect my brain / To save myself from the pain / Of being set free / From identity / Though with my Savior I’d reign
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12/11 Tri-Quatrain: Be Held
Why is it so hard to see / The love that Your heart holds for me? / …maybe I don’t want to face / My horrific need for Your grace /
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12/9 Limerick: Status Chains
The norms that help us avoid strife Save our homeostatical life Yet that is the pain We must face to gain The status of being Christ’s wife Today I will dare to see The Face of God Even if it destroys me “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law…
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12/7 Quad-Limerick: Helping Jesus (Pan-Co-Theism)
We’re each a non-fungible token / Of our Lord’s body once broken
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11/28 Haiku: Piece Broker
And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Luke 22:19 Body once broken Has become our peace token New life unspoken Today I will break good
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11/14 Limerick: Ask-ance
If we are to live Christ’s romance We must forfeit looking askance When His cup we drink Our egos will shrink As hearts join His eternal dance “What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to…
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11/7 Bi-Limericks: Feel My Heat
Hat tip to Imagine Dragons Jesus when to You I’m near It’s intoxicating like beer The warmth of Your touch Fills me with much Hunger to overcome fear Father let this be the day I start to love others that way With Your presence felt May frozen hearts melt As…
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11/1 Limerick: Drawn Together
James 4:8a: Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Lord sometimes I feel like a wretch An amateur’s half-finished sketch But then I repeat: I’m made incomplete So that into You I stretch Today I will be drawn into Christ
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9/8 Limerick: Consuming Love
Christ is the hand in our glove / When we are consumed by His love / We act as His shim / When filled to the brim / With flavor that comes from above
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