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hidden talent
We’re in the process of filling the pipeline for an (hopefully) emerging magazine (yet to be named). I’ll explain more later but right now I’d like your help in directing us to your top 3 “hidden talent” writers/artists. We’re looking for fiction, non fiction, poetry, illustration, photography, etc. Put your ideas in the comments. And if [...]
I’m so proud to know these guys
Church Basement Roadshow Reflections « A Mending Shift*see the guys’ blogs/sites for more reactions, promotional vids and other fun stuff. I don’t pretend to be friends with Doug, Tony and Mark and I try not to express that false intimacy that comes so easily in the internet ‘verse so I will just say that I am [...]
the other side of the fence
I think every… post modern should have to talk to a modern about … well… anything at all really emergent should have to talk to a traditionalist about theology young person should have to talk to an older person about “life these days” missional person should have to talk to an isolationist about the Gospel person of one denomination should [...]
In case you missed it: the best of…
Taking a cue from Sonja, I’m going to link to the most popular posts according to Google Analytics. They’re not necessarily the most “active” in terms of conversation but they’re the most often read as far as I can tell. Enjoy I’ll be back after the new year with exciting and life changing [...]
emerging magazine
Alright, the time has come to seriously discuss this magazine idea I and others have. I created a google group for discussion. If you are interested in providing your input and being involved in this project, please email me, the group is by invite only. makeesha at gmail dot com I’m excited and terrified hehe
are you a stereotype?
photo by alexkon The attempt to codify “emergents” is getting almost laughable. The whole “they are…”, “they think…”, “they don’t believe…” started out being not a big deal - just ignorance right? Then it got offensive, then just plain annoying and now it’s just funny. I can see all those trying to peg us down running [...]
the child-emerging adult faith gap: is it a sign?
I’ve thought a lot over the past few years of writing a book targeted at “emerging christian parents” - speaking to the parents and also providing resources and tools to help them in the spiritual education of their children. There have been several things lately that have made me sit up and take notice, but probably [...]
sometimes it just feels like a petty game
There’s a good conversation going on over at Mike’s blog. I really liked this from his comment to Karl. At this point it just feels like a semantical game to say whether something is “evangelical” or “emerging” or “historic, orthodox Christianity”. Who cares who gets the claim it?! If folks in the emerging church say “We’re [...]