Tag Archives: spiritual formation

Show up and “show home”

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Nate

One of the biggest lessons I have learned about community is showing up. Real. Ready. Raw. Authentic. Present and accounted for. It’s so hard sometimes… and I recognize the difficulty many have with showing up. It most often comes back … Continue reading →

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The Material is Just Another Tool

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Nate

I’ve really lost my appreciation for curriculum… or maybe I never really was a big fan anyway. I think there was something always that didn’t quite fit when I heard that word or when I was told about the latest … Continue reading →

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The Trust Factor

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Nate

My first of many writings on small group life, growth, and spirituality must foundationally be about trust. I hear so often people reflecting on the challenges that come from people committing or not committing, sharing or not sharing, being open … Continue reading →

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Practicing stillness

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Nate

The men’s group that I am a part of has recently renewed our desire to focus on spiritual disciplines as the focal point of our gathering. Our desire is to look long and hard at our lives and listen (in … Continue reading →

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Questions on Pilgrimage

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Nate

To journey without being change is to be a nomad. To change without journeying is to be a chameleon. To journey and be transformed by the journey is to be a pilgrim. ~Mark Nepo I’ve been reading the latest issue … Continue reading →

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