tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344046302012-02-16T10:26:57.744-05:00An authentic community of faith drawing people closer to God through Christ.adam zieglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14712449541107011402noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34404630.post-4820150767957702202012-02-16T07:51:00.000-05:002012-02-16T07:51:10.925-05:00

Worship is an amazing thing.  It is where the wealthy join with the poor, where the sinner joins with the saint, where this culture joins with that culture and they all become one.  Paul tells us that in the Kingdom of God there is no difference between male or female, master or servant, that all are equal.  The question arises, why do we allow our societal differences to invade our worship? 

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Our mission is to build the Kingdom of God through: M.O.R.E. missional living open community relevant teaching experiential worship Desert Road is an emergent bilingual community journeying together to reach a postmodern generation within the Wyomissing, West Reading, Reading, and Spring Township areas for Christ. Our name and purpose comes from Acts 8:26-39, the story

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Listen as this pastor challenges us to join together in community as we read and interpret scripture.  If the video does not play click here to watch it at Work of the People

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"I make a large pot of tea and I open the bible.  The tea, the bible and I do business together for awhile." NT Wright shares about his morning time with God as he reads and studies his bible.  If the video doesn't play check it out here on Work of the People

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Listen as NT Wright talks about the beauties of reading scripture and what we can gleam from reading larger sections and whole books in single sittings.  If the video below does not play then click here to see it on Work of the People

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Here is another Rob Bell video that I think you will like.  Let's see if our prayer can be as simple and frequent as breathing.  Or watch it here on vimeo BREATHE Nooma - Breathe from juan pablo Steinmann on Vimeo.

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The Lectio Divina is an ancient form of praying the scriptures.  It involves reading, reflecting, re-reading, reflecting and finally re-reading again.  When words just don't seem to be enough the lectio divina is a great exercise in praying God's Word.   taken from http://contemplativecottage.com/tag/lectio-divina/

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This morning I just want you to think about some questions. What does giving look like in your life? How have others given to you? How has God given to you? What is one thing you could do today to better someone's life? If you died today would you be know for generousity? Take time to reflect on the discipline of giving.  God gave his only Son.  Jesus gave up his life.  The Holy Spirit gives

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Today, we continue with our daily postings on our spiritual disciplines.  Following our discussion last night on worship being a lifestyle here is a video with Ian Morgan Cron, an artist and writer.  He talks about worship being a walk and not just a weekly endeavor. Check it out below or on Work of the People

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Richard Twiss, author, speaker and member of the Rosebud Lakota/Sioux Tribe talks about worshiping in the context of who God made us. (taken from Work of the People).

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Here is a visual reading of 2 Corinthians 8:7-15.  As you read notice the images that go along with each portion.  The directors have done a great job at visualizing the nuances of the text.  Enjoy. You can also check it out at Work of the People

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Over the last few weeks, I have been reading a book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer called Life Together: A discussion of Christian fellowship. As we ponder this week the spiritual discipline of worship, Bonhoeffer's thoughts on music, singing, community and ultimately worship have get meaning for our community.  The following are some excerpts from the book. "Sing and make melody in your heart to the

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Prayer is one of the most important parts of our spiritual life.  Often prayer is more for our benefit then perhaps for God's.  It is through prayer that we are learning to rely on God, to let go of our own desires at being god and to learn to trust.  Check out this video on prayer or watch it on Work of the People.

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This year as part of our Advent Conspiracy, we focused our giving on providing donkeys for needy families around the world.  Check out this video from World Vision on the gift of animals.  Giving even in small amounts can change the lives of people all over the world. Gift Catalog Animals from World Vision Video Dept. on Vimeo.

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Yesterday, I talked a little bit about Chris Seay and his discussion of service and sudmission to others.  I really like his talk here about loving and helping people.  This video crosses the bridge between giving and service, helping us to see that these two disciplines are ultimately about being the hands and feet of Jesus. You can also check it out here at the Work of The People

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Here is a story that aired right before Christmas.  This is one of the best stories of giving that I have ever heard.  Not only did the man give out large amounts of money but he also gave of his time to sit and talk with people who were hurting.  It makes me wonder if this is what Jesus meant when he talked about the goats and the sheep.  Whatever you did for the least of these you did for me.

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Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill in Grand Rapids, Mi, shares about the flow of God's Spirit in the world around us.  His illustration of music helps me think of the words of God (scripture) as a beautiful song that surrounds me where ever I may be. Check it out below or here on Vimeo - Rhythm Nooma - Rhythm from juan pablo Steinmann on Vimeo.

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The Advent Conspiracy is all about giving - time, presence, love.  Chris Seay, the pastor who started Advent Conspiracy in his church in Houston, Tx, talks about giving as it relates to an orphanage in Haiti. Check it out here [AC] Haiti Orphanage from Advent Conspiracy on Vimeo.

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Sometimes we get comfortable only listening to our Western Euro-American voices on scripture.  Today, I want to introduce you to Millie. Milliwanga "Milli" Sandy is a charasmatic Elder from the Beswick community near Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia. She is widely recognized as a significant teacher and leader in the area of bilingual education for Indigenous Australians. She

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Check out this author's take on Prayer as spending time quietly with God.  You can also watch it here Work of the People

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The following is an excerpt from God Gave Me A Watermelon: Stories from My Grandmother.  It is a 30 day devotional I am working on about my grandmother's prayer life.  Enjoy reading. My first big answer to prayer is how God miraculously provided a home for my Grandfather and me. When I was about 21, my Grandfather and I rented a small house on Law St. behind the Allentown Morning Call newspaper.

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This video is great.  It is another way to mediate on the Word of God - singing.  If you want to know more about the song click on the link here.

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I know that I am supposed to be posting on the spiritual disciplines and specifically meditation but I thought this would fit best in light of his birthday yesterday.  On Sunday, we talked about the Shema, the prayer of Israel. "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.  Love the Lord our God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength."  The thing we didn't talk

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Enjoy this scripture for today.  Sometimes it helps us to mediate on scripture when we can see it and in a way feel it.  Click here to view it on Work of the People.

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