Archive for Going Deeper
Pentecost
Pentecost was originally an Old Testament festival, since the time of Josephus calculated as beginning on the fiftieth day after the beginning of Passover. In the Christian calendar, it falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter. It was called the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), and in the Old Testament was originally an agricultural festival celebrating [...]
Red Balloon & Truth
An Open Table
We are a Holiness, Missional, Christian community. As a new faith community we are identifying with the missional movement and its focus on serving and loving others as God would love them. We are continuing to form our new church family and would love for you to be part of our venture and missional calling. [...]
Ancient & Modern
Our mission to join God in his work in the world: helping people, whatever their story, to live life to the full. We seek to be an authentic, biblical community where people experience and express the reality of God’s love. At the center of our dream is a person, Jesus Christ. We believe he is [...]
A Guide to Fasting
Fasting has been used since ancient times for spiritual development. Here are some suggestions and guidelines: The Purpose of Fasting 1. It teaches us something about ourselves. It reveals the things that control us. 2. It teaches us something about God. It reminds us that we are sustained by God. 3. It helps us lead [...]
Wielding The Sword of Truth Pt. 1
Few weapons against evil can rival the sword of truth. Though readily available to anyone brave enough to hold it; few will. And it’s little wonder. The privilege of wielding so powerful a tool comes at great cost — misunderstandings, false accusations, broken relationships, loneliness, frustration. Furthermore, standing for what’s right frequently involves terrifying bouts with self-doubt and even [...]
