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The Doxology Project

2018-05-19T17:44:31-05:00

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Living the Gospel Wholeheartedly in a “Yes, But” World

Last updated on: May 19, 2018 at 5:44 pm   By Brad Roth

As followers of Jesus, our goal is to do all things as an expression of Jesus’ teaching and ways.  This is true for those who heal and help. But it’s just as true (and maybe even more urgently so) for those who police and protect--sometimes with deadly force. Read more

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Augustine

just war

security

the gospel

war and peace

2018-05-09T09:28:04-05:00

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What’s Next?

Last updated on: May 9, 2018 at 9:28 am   By Brad Roth

We also have to come to peace with ourselves apart from whatever we accomplish.  Or don’t.  We have to find our way into an identity as beloved by God, stamped with God’s image and likeness. Read more

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graduation

planning for the future

2018-05-15T12:20:21-05:00

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Three Ways the Holy Spirit Empowers the Church for Mission

Last updated on: May 15, 2018 at 12:20 pm   By Brad Roth

On this Pentecost, where’s the Holy Spirit sending and empowering you? Read more

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church growth

Mission

Pentecost

2018-05-09T11:22:12-05:00

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Abiding in Place

Last updated on: May 9, 2018 at 11:22 am   By Brad Roth

Distraction is not depth, and at some point, we discover that the only lasting solution is to find our way back to the well. Read more

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acedia

refresh

resist

2018-04-23T13:01:25-05:00

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Training Pastors and Leaders for the Rural Church

Last updated on: April 23, 2018 at 1:01 pm   By Brad Roth

Training pastors and leaders for the rural church requires us to do the work of forming hearts.  It’s about shaping pastors and leaders who can come with a heart of friendship and a sense of mission for rural people and communities. Read more

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rural church

rural pastors

2018-03-28T15:11:36-05:00

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Taking the Measure of the Rural Church

Last updated on: March 28, 2018 at 3:11 pm   By Brad Roth

Whatever questions may plague us, we have to learn a deep sense of love for people and place, a love that comes upon us not so much as an emotion but as a steadfast orientation. Read more

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rural ministry

rural pastors

2018-03-28T15:09:11-05:00

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Fear and Trembling at Easter

Last updated on: March 28, 2018 at 3:09 pm   By Brad Roth

The words we use to celebrate at Easter are inadequate.  Even our hallelujahs come up short. Like those women at the empty tomb, we stand at the boundary of a a holy mystery, and silence might be the only adequate response. Read more

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Easter

fear of the Lord

resurrection

2018-03-27T11:32:35-05:00

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Good Friday – Apprenticeship in The Unsafe Way of the Cross

Last updated on: March 27, 2018 at 11:32 am   By Brad Roth

The cross stands at the heart of Jesus' life and message, and following the way of the cross will mean dying with Jesus.  There's nothing safe about it. Read more

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cross

dying to self

Good Friday

2018-03-26T15:31:03-05:00

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Maundy Thursday – Apprenticeship to Christ

Last updated on: March 26, 2018 at 3:31 pm   By Brad Roth

Through Maundy Thursday we’re apprenticed in the way of Jesus, a way of following that leads to the good, beautiful, and abundant life.  It’s giving up and laying down as a way of walking into the fullness of life in Christ. Read more

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Maundy Thursday

service

washing feet

2018-03-12T09:00:08-05:00

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The Hacking of American Attention and Contemplative Prayer

Last updated on: March 12, 2018 at 9:00 am   By Brad Roth

Paying attention to God is the starting point for the kind of prayer we call contemplation.  Contemplation might come off as a lofty concept, but in fact it’s utterly practical.  To contemplate is to focus on God. Read more

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attention hacking

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