Tag Archives: Relationships

From assuming to understanding

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Nate

People have often asked me why I tend to frequently defer to questions rather than statements. “Just say what you think!!” There are reasons for this… and I see them coming out more frequently as I dive deeper into my … Continue reading →

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Know the tree and the relationship will tell

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Nate

As I move forward with life and relationships, my beginnings with learning the art of bonsai continue to shape how I see the world and my interaction with it. I have been spending more time watching the trees rather than … Continue reading →

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Why do we need community?

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Nate

For the main intro to this long stretch on community go here. This Sunday night, our worship gathering will be focusing on the question: Why do we need community? I would pose the question to the reader (knowing your insight … Continue reading →

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Becoming the invitation… defining success

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Nate

When our success is marked by quantitative measures, we are bound for unfulfillment… for it seems to measure our success by the number of people who show up, the amount of profit we produce versus the amount we spend, or … Continue reading →

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Spirituality of “Hanging out”

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Nate

As a leader of a community following God in the way of Jesus, this concept of “hanging out” comes with so many mixed feelings. For me personally, it is a wonderfully exciting thing and filled with meaning, but I better … Continue reading →

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