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Best definition of “parables” ever

By Geoff | Published 12 August, 2009 10:18 am

Saw this on the Jesus Creed blog and knew I had to share it: it’s from Adrian Plass:
Parables: stories that entertain you at the front door while the truth slips in through a side window and sandbags you from behind.
via Plass-isms – Jesus Creed.
Very good.

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They like the Church but not Jesus

By Geoff | Published 4 March, 2009 1:19 pm

There’s a fantastic post at “Letters from Kamp Krusty“. Brant Hansen is a Christian radio host in the states, and as such has some fantastic insights on Christian culture. But I think he’s peaked with his latest post:
“I know you think I may be exaggerating. I’m not. Not in the least. Today, [...]

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Leadership

By Geoff | Published 4 November, 2008 4:00 pm

Jonathan Brink put out the call for a synchroblog on leadership, to coincide with the Federal election over in the US. Given that I’m not exactly in that context, I thought that I’d ignore the context to a certain degree, and just take the opportunity to spew out some thoughts on what leadership starts looking [...]

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Rumblings of something new

By Geoff | Published 23 October, 2008 11:09 pm

It’s been quite a while since I’ve put together a stream-of-consciousness post, and this is one of those.
I’m restless.
Not an annoyed type of restless, because I’m not really angry at anything, nor is it the same kind of restlessness of a kid on Christmas morning, just aching to open their presents. Instead, this is more [...]

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Ranges Worship Photos

By Geoff | Published 7 October, 2008 9:28 am

Anna’s Worship Photos « Ranges Community Church
I realise I’m turning into a bit of a link farm, but I wanted to share this one. The above photo comes from a great collection of worship photos over at the Ranges Community Church blog. Can’t put my finger on why they hit a spot for me, but [...]

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