A Sower’s Canvas

 

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Twincaretakingmutualsubmissionism

The conversation around men and women is all about asserting worldly power. We need another way to talk about this that honors Kingdom power.

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One

Jesus prays that we will be one as God is one. What might that look like?

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What we know and have seen

If we are careless in our handling of spiritual things — even earthly things — how can we ever hope that people will find freedom in Christ?

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On Authority

Ideas are backed by some authority. Jesus-followers share that their authority is the Christ. For those who have a different view, what authority do you appeal to? And why should I accept that authority?

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Discipleship Pathway

A discipleship pathway isn’t what we normally think. Aim for the right destination — a destination that looks more like a daily journey.

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Unsettled

Not everything in life is clearly settled. Still we work for unity in the Body of Christ.

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The Kingdom is like…

We resort to metaphors, analogies, and word pictures to describe the Magic Kingdom. Jesus did the same when describing God’s Kingdom.

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Twice

As a church leader, I need to watch out how I live, long before I lead others.

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Table-Centered

Gospel-centered. Bible-centered. Christ-centered. Cross-centered. How about Table-centered?

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New Life

We have been rescued and resettled. Now Kingdom life is becoming more normal, less foreign. Let’s unpack that a little.

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Relay

A small experience reveals a big love.

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Same, but different

We can occupy the same kingdom and experience it differently. It’s a reason we need one another.

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Spoken Word

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

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