Monthly Archives: August 2007

When is a church not a congregation?

Posted on August 31, 2007 by igalindo

A statement that many find challenging is one that says, “a congregation, while a legitimate expression of church, is not equivalent to it.” (see The Hidden Lives of Congregations) So, here’s a riddle: When is a congregation not a church? … Continue reading →

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Interesting places

Posted on August 28, 2007 by igalindo

Tomorrow marks the official “back to school” mark for me with the requisite faculty “retreat” (that in quotes as there’s nothing akin to a retreat about it. Let’s all just admit that it’s work-related, therefore work). So, summer is officially … Continue reading →

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About Mother Teresa and Other Saints

Posted on August 27, 2007 by jbennett

Fall in Virginia is quite a different matter from the same season in New York or Oregon, the other two places in which I have experienced its bittersweet mingling of pulsating life and coming death.  It has always been my … Continue reading →

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Blog Upgrade

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Jon

The GRACE writes blog has been upgraded to WordPress 2.2.2! If you notice any wrong, please report it to the administrator. Thank you for being an active reader, encourager and fellow traveller on this journey.

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Coffee, Caffeine, and Listening

Posted on August 27, 2007 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: The reason why coffee is such a popular morning beverage is because of the … Continue reading →

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The Good Ole Days

Posted on August 24, 2007 by mcanaday

Remember the good ole days? As a young lad growing up as a sand-lapper in Beaufort, SC I have fond memories of mosquitoes, Spanish moss, red bugs, marshlands, and even that strange Gullah dialect that was embedded in the people … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the Stranger

Posted on August 23, 2007 by mcanaday

Can you recall a recent time in your life when you felt out of place or lost in a particular environment? We all have experienced this feeling in our lives. Perhaps, the last time you began a new job you … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts for Thursday

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Jon

I try to blog every other week while some of my colleagues are more faithful in their writing. In this week’s post, I thought I would write on stewardship (I know that is a dirty word in some churches) but … Continue reading →

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But wait! There’s more!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by igalindo

I’m a fan of late night infomercials. Given that I’m an insomniac that shouldn’t be a surprise. I got hooked when I saw the first Pocket Fisherman infomercial by Ronco, an early (and still popular) product from Ron Popeil (more, … Continue reading →

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Church, congregations, and rethinking community

Posted on August 21, 2007 by igalindo

Here’s a site that contains some of my favorite things to talk about: congregations, systems, and design. First take some time to study the concept behind the graphic design of “this is not a church” by Steve Collins. This is … Continue reading →

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