"You see, at the center of all religions is the idea of Karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics—in physical laws—every action is met by an equal or an opposite one. It's clear to me that Karma is at the very heart of the universe. I'm absolutely sure of it. And yet, along comes this idea called Grace to upend all that as you reap, so you will sow" stuff. Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts, if you like, the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I've done a lot of stupid stuff."
Bono Quotes
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
small group feedback
After reading the Beatitudes and the many blessed are as Jesus began to gather people around Himself, a small group member shared how important the words we speak are, here Jesus is blessing the people, and we see, in the process forming a new community. So the words Jesus spoke began to change everything, in light of this we began to wonder what is the role of prophesy in the church, how much emphasis should be placed on prophesy, and the member shared Scripture she had found in 1 Corinthians on orderly prophesy.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Sermon on the Mount
I have started a new (Christian) 'small group'. Over the course of this year we will be systematically looking at the gospel of Matthew, Chapters 5 - 7. Within the frame of what the verse reveals about
- God
- Others
- The world around us
- Myself
Systematically - so we have to tackle the more 'difficult' verses.
We will read the verse and keep in mind over the following week, how does that verse speak to these 4 areas.
I will post some insight by the group (keeping in mind, those attending the group are just ordinary people = not theologians).
This way we can share our insight with the world !, as well as keep in the loop, those who may miss attendance at the group.
3rd March 2009
Matt 5:1 - 3Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
What has this revealed to the home group about
GOD - that Jesus drew his disciples to himself. Some were 'attracted', and some were 'called'. Jesus was a teacher.
OTHERS - Jesus adressed and had compassion on crowds, this is a reminder for some of us that when our church bursts at the seams (as it is), and is nothing like 'back in the day' when everyone knew everyone and there was a real sence of personal connection with every person in the church, that Jesus often spoke and formed 'crowds'.
MY ENVIROMENT - Jesus addressed the reality that in this world there are 'the poor in spirit', even with the in - breaking of the Kingdom of God with the incarnation of Christ, there is still a 'not yet', there are still the poor and opressed who are addressed in theis scripture.
MYSELF - All are important to GOd - regardless of ones need,or social standing in society.
Please not that of course we realize this does not 'exhaust' the meaning of the scripture by any means, it is our groups interpretation for the week.
- God
- Others
- The world around us
- Myself
Systematically - so we have to tackle the more 'difficult' verses.
We will read the verse and keep in mind over the following week, how does that verse speak to these 4 areas.
I will post some insight by the group (keeping in mind, those attending the group are just ordinary people = not theologians).
This way we can share our insight with the world !, as well as keep in the loop, those who may miss attendance at the group.
3rd March 2009
Matt 5:1 - 3Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
What has this revealed to the home group about
GOD - that Jesus drew his disciples to himself. Some were 'attracted', and some were 'called'. Jesus was a teacher.
OTHERS - Jesus adressed and had compassion on crowds, this is a reminder for some of us that when our church bursts at the seams (as it is), and is nothing like 'back in the day' when everyone knew everyone and there was a real sence of personal connection with every person in the church, that Jesus often spoke and formed 'crowds'.
MY ENVIROMENT - Jesus addressed the reality that in this world there are 'the poor in spirit', even with the in - breaking of the Kingdom of God with the incarnation of Christ, there is still a 'not yet', there are still the poor and opressed who are addressed in theis scripture.
MYSELF - All are important to GOd - regardless of ones need,or social standing in society.
Please not that of course we realize this does not 'exhaust' the meaning of the scripture by any means, it is our groups interpretation for the week.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
LUNCH Jan 09
Have spent the last week or so scuba diving - enjoying the south island of New Zealands east coast. Fun week in Picton then onto kk again. Have shelled over 150 mussels in the last few days, looking forward to mussel mornay, fried, salad, battered, crumbed, chilli, marinated ...
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