Monthly Archives: May 2014

Living in Rhythm

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Joe Chambers

If you keep the Sabbath, you start to see creation not as somewhere to get away from your ordinary life but a place to frame an attentiveness to your life. ~ Eugene Peterson Most of the things we need to … Continue reading →

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A Gallilean Whisper

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Joe Chambers

Beware the barrenness of a busy life.~ Socretes For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?~ Jesus Selling … Continue reading →

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Consumer Christianity

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Joe Chambers

Most Christian ‘believers’ tend to echo the cultural prejudices and worldviews of the dominant group in their country, with only a minority revealing any real transformation of attitudes or consciousness. It has been true of slavery and racism, classism and … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus an Irritating Preacher?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Joe Chambers

“Honey, I don’t think you irritated anyone at Church today. I’m proud of you.” Lynette Chambers He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2 On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, … Continue reading →

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People, Get Ready.

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Joe Chambers

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 The best way to battle temptation is to give into it.~ Oscar Wilde I received a phone call from a person … Continue reading →

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