Workshop
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Interpret + Practice
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3 min read
What is the story so far? A promise. Learned obedience. Centered in relationship. We move into the heart of Greek Scriptures, which we call the New Testament to find it is full of letters. Letters written by people to other people, written nearly two thousand years ago. Week Four: Interpret + Practice Watch the video…
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Relationship
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4 min read
We start with the question: What is the story so far? This week, we recognize that the story came to a sort of end in what we call the Old Testament (or Hebrew Scripture). It also marks a beginning in the New Testament (or Greek Scripture). Those of us who read genre fiction or watch…
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Obedience
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5 min read
What is the story so far? This is the question. How did it begin? What has happened? Where are we now? There’s a reason serial TV shows give you a recap at the beginning of new episodes. They want to jog your memory. So help yourself out. What is the story so far? I started…
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Promise
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2 min read
We must begin at the beginning. The Bible begins with five books we call the Pentateuch. Their importance to the faith cannot be overstated. Getting to know this story is essential to understanding what happens next. Reading the Pentateuch is tricky when we’re already convinced that its contents are holy, and dare we say, perfect.…
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Pray
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1 min read
Making your beautiful prayer common. Prompt 5: Let’s hear what you’ve got! Read: Read over your notes and prayers from last week. Assignment: Pick an opening and closing that you like. And practice praying with the basic outline. Practice in a mirror, in the shower, or in your car–wherever you are.Take notes on what works for you…
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Construct
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1 min read
This is the day you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to write a prayer. Maybe you’ve done this already. But if not, here’s your chance. Prompt 4: You have everything you need right now! Read: Read over your notes and previous assignments. Pick out the themes that speak to you. Assignment: Write a prayer using the four…