by thomasgbennett | Jul 1, 2023 | Missional Insights
Sometimes when I read books or blogs on missional living, I get confused. All of the jargon, made-up words, and fancy metaphors trip me up. Might as well ask me to make your wedding cake. When it comes to loving the people who live nearby, it’s really not all that...
by thomasgbennett | Jul 1, 2023 | Missional Insights
“Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then when you do criticize them, you’ll be a mile away. And you’ll have their shoes.” (This quote is attributed to several sources, including Jack Handy and Justin Bieber) In my...
by thomasgbennett | Jul 1, 2023 | Missional Insights
Some time ago, I picked up the original scroll version of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road, “the legendary first draft – rougher, wilder, and racier than the 1957 edition,” as the front cover states. I’d like to say that I bought this particular...
by thomasgbennett | Jul 1, 2023 | Missional Insights
If you hadn’t noticed, the world of American Christendom/Evangelicalism is being rocked by the announcement by Richard Stearns of World Vision that they will not refuse to hire someone in a homosexual marriage legally recognised by the State...
by thomasgbennett | Jul 1, 2023 | Missional Insights
Within Communitas we value Kingdom Seeking, which includes a life of worship and passionate devotion to Christ. I grew up in a denominational church. In so many ways I’m thankful for the rich Christian heritage this church passed along to me. I learned scripture...
