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community is the context for faith

On 3 August, 2010 · 1 Comment

We knew there would be a step between where we were and where we felt like God was leading us. There was just a sense that there was more he had for us before we hit the streets of Manhattan to start a church.

A few months ago I was standing in a friend’s kitchen in [...]

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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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right next to you

On 24 November, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Often the relationships you need to grow are right next to you.

It’s the friends that always have insight into what’s going on in your life – and you need to go to them more often.

It’s the authors whose writings makes you think – and you need to [...]

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