positive intent

On 31 March, 2010 · Leave a Comment

It’s easy to talk about balance. Equality. Treating others better than yourself.

But when we come in contact with someone that balances us, it’s easier to be polarized than balanced.

Take politics.

The beauty of the American system is the balance two parties collaborating together brings. They balance each other out.

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being myself

On 30 March, 2010 · 2 Comments

This week in church planting… (a semi-regular update staring this week)

Spiritually
I’m learning to be myself. It’s easy to copy other people – then if people don’t like what you’re doing, you don’t have to take it personally. But I’m blessed with friends who will corner me and say, “Be Steven… it’s okay… [...]

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what is the purpose of prayer?

On 29 March, 2010 · Leave a Comment

An old Jewish folk tale tells the story of a rabbi overhearing a conversation about the purpose of prayer among some of the leaders of the Law. Each one had their own take:

Reb Shmuel Lieb said: The purpose of prayer is to recognize our Oneness with God.

Reb Feivel the [...]

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