this past year has been one filled with all types of ups and downs. some downs that actually played out as ups and vise versa. out of all the twists and turns, foggy mornings and bright sun at noon moments one dream has emerged. the idea of beginning a new community of faith, one centered on values that we may not even be able to write out clearly. but that we know are essential if Jesus-following-life is to mean anything to those disconnected from church (myself included). i heard someone once say that Christian life is more than believing properly (orthodoxy), it is right movement as well (orthopraxy). like riding a bike, balance is discovered in the going, doing, moving (except to my brother-in-law and his whole "fixed gear" bike subculture -don't ask).
amy and i, along with some friends and family are on a journey to discover what a faith community, centered on living the kingdom of heaven here (oshkosh) and now, could look like. as of this moment, we've got no mission statement, no meeting place or anything... but we very much feel like God is directing us to step out this way. so here we go, closer up... deeper in.
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Jason - Please know that I (and MANY others at NRC) miss you & Amy deeply, & were saddened to learn about the circumstances that drove you from your ministry there..
This is my 1st visit to your blog (passed along by friends - A&R M. - finding it most enjoyable) & came here primarily because I encountered Heb 6:9-10 today & kept thinking of you..
9)But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10)For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
Looks like the timing of the impulse was right if you needed some additional confirmation about the next bend in your journey..
Please know you've long been in our thoughts & prayers & look forward to reconnecting without the need of electrons..
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