Life in the neighbourhood...

But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good—crucified.

It's Your Kid Not a Gerbil

I love this book idea!

"Do activities rule your family?

Do you have a superkid - or a super-stressed kid?

Does your busyness keep you from leaving the indelible imprint you long to have on your child's life?

Does next week's schedule leave you exhausted at the mere thought of it?

Most kids today can text faster than a woodpecker with ADHD. But do they have the relational skills that will bring with satisfaction and fulfillment in life?"

It's no wonder so many families struggle with the idea of Living Local & investing in their neighbourhoods.

We tend to be preoccupied with ourselves and we feel overwhelmed when others threaten to occupy our space & time.

Neighbourhood hospitality helps create spaces & places where strangers can become our friends.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
We saw the glory with our own eyes,
the one-of-a-kind glory,
like Father, like Son,
Generous inside and out,
true from start to finish.

Don't name your baby, "Mars Hill."

Does God really care what you call your church?

Whose church is it anyways?

Aren't all the churches in the NT identified geographically, such as a city or neighbourhood?

The Church is the largest company in Edmonton.

It is the only group that has everything it needs to change a neighbourhood from the inside out.

Does God have an opinion of where we live?

Til in the garden where he put you.

Build together in the neigbourhood...

How you do life is your real & final truth.

God is already arranging the building blocks...

Is someone showing you how to grow old with grace?

Some of the examples pop culture chooses scream out the wrong way to do it.

Maybe the right example lives next door to you, or just down the street.

Find life in your neighbourhood...