If you read my last post you know that we’re heading back to the States for six months. As I’ve been thinking about our time in the US I’ve also given thought as to the direction of Cultural Dichotomy. I’m passionate about the missional-incarnational life. I enjoy reading about it, discussing it, and even arguing [...]
Failure
by ray on 19. Jun, 2009 in IMB, Life
I wrote the following for a newsletter sent to friends and family in the States. I thought I would post it here as well. As of July 21 our first term will officially come to an end. On that day we will have lived in Western Europe 3 years, 2 months, and 3 days. For [...]
Quotable
by ray on 08. Jun, 2009 in Culture
Here’s something for your Monday morning enjoyment: The Christian subculture, which is now distinct from the prevailing culture of the West, is a hindrance to the rapid propagation of the gospel. In the United States, we have equated discipleship with teaching our families to read James Dobson in order to raise their kids, listen to [...]
Critiquing the Church, Part 1
by ray on 18. Apr, 2009 in Church
I’ve been thinking about the church lately, Christ’s bride. When the majority of us hear the word “church” we immediately think of the Sunday experience, and not the collection of believers that should be working towards the continued advancement of the Kingdom of God. My thinking has led me to want to write a couple [...]
Good Advice
by ray on 07. Apr, 2009 in Missional
This is good advice from Tim Chester on creating communities of grace: Communities of Grace
