January 2012
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Remembering when I hated missional communities
The next month for me will be pretty much consumed with this idea of Missional Communities. Not only is it my job as a pastor, but I will be attending the Verge Conference at the end of February, which should be worth it. So over the next month I’m hoping to describe my experience with…
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Cognitively Charismatic
A few months ago, I attended the Brooklyn Tabernacle’s conference and prayer meeting. While I was there, I was confronted by lack of receptivity to God and what He would want to do in and through me. I was open to ministry strategy and the study of theology, but what about God answering big prayers…
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Rhetoric vs. Reality
It is much easier to describe what you would like to do rather than actually do it. This is true of real life and true of just about every organization. This can also be true for the local church. There is an ideal of God to be pursued and the first step is often in…
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The Reactionary Life: At Work
Last week I wrote about my realization that I have been living a reactionary life at home, at work, and at church in a way that has prevented me from enjoying life, enjoying relationships, and pursuing excellence in all areas of my life. I received some good feedback and some questions, so I thought I…
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The Reactionary Life: At Home
Last week I wrote about my realization that I have been living a reactionary life at home, at work, and at church in a way that has prevented me from enjoying life, enjoying relationships, and pursuing excellence in all areas of my life. I received some good feedback and some questions, so I thought I…
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The Failure of the Reactionary Life
It was the end of the week and I looked back at all that happened only to realize that I didn’t make a dent in my to-do list that I made at the beginning of the week. I thought I wasn’t going to do this again. This happened last week and it seemed not to…
Logan Gentry 