Kyle Childress once wrote a wonderful essay for his church newsletter on the lost art of sitting on the porch, where patience is practiced and wisdom is shared in conversation. This section publishes short newsletter essays by Ekklesia Project pastors. In general, they have a single focus, relate to faithful living in local congregations, and intend to deepen our understanding and strengthen our practice of Christian discipleship.
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Written by Randy Cooper
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
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Several years ago the Palestinians protested against Israeli rule in a rather ingenious way. The simply changed their clock time. They changed their clocks to be one hour later than official time in Israel. Palestinians regarded this simple act of protest against the Israeli government as significant. It was their way of saying that they are not ruled by Israelis. |
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Written by Kyle Childress
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Wednesday, 12 December 2007 |
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When I say that waiting is a skill and a practice I mean that it is more than a “belief.” While my “belief” that God was with me in the waiting is something I don’t doubt, it was when we put it to practice by waiting together that my belief moved from abstraction to in-the-flesh reality.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 December 2007 )
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Written by Randy Cooper
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Friday, 07 September 2007 |
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What are the marks of the church? If my grandson one day asks me what he is to do now that he is a Christian, what will I tell him? |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 September 2007 )
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Written by Mike Bowling
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Wednesday, 15 August 2007 |
 Peace! Be Still!
Why is God’s Church so afraid? Do we think there is nothing God can do about the problems swirling around us? Or worse, do we think God doesn’t care?
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 January 2008 )
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Written by Mike Bowling
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Wednesday, 01 August 2007 |
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Attempting to wiggle off the hook of a suffocating legalism, it seems we have become entangled in the net of endless activity. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 August 2007 )
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