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Mom of three

Any recommendations for encouragement during tough times?

Just found out my husband has lost his job...which means we have no health care for our kids, may lose our home, etc...lots of scary possib…

Started by Mom of three in Misc

5 Feb 2
Reply by Jordan Peacock
J Fowler

Anyone Read Brian McClaren's Book 'Everything Must Change'? Your Thoughts?

I'm reading Brian McClaren's book 'Everything Must Change' and am wondering what thoughts you guys have about the book. I'm not done with i…

Started by J Fowler in Misc

24 Jan 29
Reply by Logan Brown
Mom of three

Has anyone read Surprised By Hope by N.T. Wright?

I just finished it...it was delicious. It was scholarly and also approachable...and it laid out so clearly how mainstream evangelical teach…

Started by Mom of three in Misc

5 Jan 26
Reply by Michael McAleer
J Fowler

Does The Pursuit Of GOD's Shalom in JESUS Lead Us Toward Sustainable Living?

I blogged recently here on Common Root, asking whether we (the church) should pursue sustainable living. I wanted to clarify the question f…

Started by J Fowler in Misc

6 Jan 19
Reply by Michael McAleer
Cesar (Ces)

Resistance and Contemplation

Having an online collaborative community such as the Common Root has been a great resource to use to connect with others and share ideas ab…

Started by Cesar (Ces) in Misc

0 Jan 16
Andrew Cornelius

NOVA: The Bible's Buried Secrets

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/program.html Anyone else catch it on PBS? I found the program quite fascinating. Your thoughts?

Started by Andrew Cornelius in Misc

3 Jan 16
Reply by Andrew Cornelius
Andrew Cornelius

Greenhouses and Hoop Houses

Anyone have experience constructing and/or maintaining either? Do you prefer to grow everything outside in season and either dehydrate, can…

Started by Andrew Cornelius in Misc

2 Jan 14
Reply by Andrew Cornelius
Marty Troyer

Epiphanic Culture Questions, Or, Frankencense 2.0

I have two questions related to epiphany I'd like to ask your reflections on. As I've been preparing for this Sunday's texts to preach (Is…

Started by Marty Troyer in Misc

4 Jan 7
Reply by Marty Troyer
Dan

Alternative Educational Initiatives

Hello All, I am beginning to orchestrate a conversation between a mix of Christian scholars, activists, and community organisers regarding…

Started by Dan in Misc

12 Dec. 12, 2008
Reply by Magdalena Perks
Magdalena Perks

the little things of peacemaking

My husband and I are (mostly) obviously Plain, which is unusual in this city, except for Saturday farmers markets. We are frequently met wi…

Started by Magdalena Perks in Misc

4 Dec. 12, 2008
Reply by Magdalena Perks

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