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beauty in justice teaching notes – 9.5.10

This Sunday [lcf] teamed up with the Gospel Community Church. The pastor from GCC and myself co-taught yesterday’s teaching on reconciliation. Here are the teaching notes (you can also follow along with our podcast): Andrew Moroz – I want to … Continue reading

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beauty in justice teaching notes 8.29.10

beauty in justice –renewal (of our minds, hearts, and souls) We hear this phrase quite often in our society now. This phrase divides people. This phrase has been used to force people into action. This phrase has been used to … Continue reading

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God is my provider

I decided to take a little break from the community blogging series I was doing and share a few thoughts from my life. It is hard to truly appreciate these kinds of stories and God moments unless you have either … Continue reading

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a kingdom-minded community

I hear a lot from people, pastors, and Christ followers these days about how what we do in this life matters so that we can have a great eternity. This is not a bad statement and, in fact, I believe … Continue reading

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a learning community

In the third part of these blogging series about community, I feel the need to discuss the spiritual rhythm of learning. In a place where the main reason for gathering is learning, our college church finds this topic both a … Continue reading

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an intentional community

As a member church of the Ecclesia Network I hear this phrase often: “an intentional community.”  An intentional community is fairly simple to both explain and understand, however it is an entirely different task to actually live it out.  I have … Continue reading

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being led in worship

I have had a great opportunity the past week. I spent 5 days last week being led in worship by Casey Darnell and many amazing gifted musicians from North Point Community Church. The music was incredible. They covered many popular … Continue reading

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a language community

The language of a community can make or break how people understand and connect with a community. Often times people underestimate how powerful language can be for uniting people together as well as articulating mission, vision, and values. [lcf] brought … Continue reading

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The “de-churched” demographic

I grew up in a suburb of Richmond, VA where my family attended a local church. I was involved from the moment I left the nursery, it felt like, and I continued to find any way possible to serve until … Continue reading

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teaching this morning

This morning I will be teaching at Calvary Baptist Church here in Lynchburg, VA.  I have become great friends with the pastor of Calvary, Louis Beckwith.  Louis is a young pastor and has been married for a couple of years, … Continue reading

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