Archive for the “Life” category
Wineskins Part 2
by i.burgess on May 3, 2011
Yesterday’s discussion was very interesting with a variety of perspectives shared. Church staff who work for old Anglican parishes, young leaders serving in thriving new expressions and several with a very rich experience to discuss. My own experience is very varied. I presently work for a church plant in it’s infancy, but having previously been [...]
Wineskins Part 1
by i.burgess on May 2, 2011
This is part 1 of a series on church planting and young people, among other things. Follow the rest of the discussion here, here, here and here A few days ago I tweeted that I don’t believe in church planting. Naturally, a few people wanted me to explain myself, especially those who happen to be involved with [...]
On Being a Terrible Evangelist
by i.burgess on April 29, 2011
Jesus Christ rose from the dead, defeating death and having been crowned firstborn over all creation he met his disciples. Back where it all began, Jesus meets his friends again to give them a new mission. The first time around, Jesus was the missionary in the world. After the resurrection, the Spirit falls on his followers [...]
Against Hate
by i.burgess on April 20, 2011
Last week I took part in a protest against Westboro Baptist Church. Westboro are of course infamous for their hateful picketing and proclamations that God has doomed America. Every dead soldier, every teen who commits suicide, even the tragic events of the eleventh of September 2001 are occasions to thank and praise God. This cult [...]
Protesting Westboro: The Aftermath
by i.burgess on April 14, 2011
The protest went really well. We stood together to proclaim love in the face of such hate. We sang and prayed together. Amazing morning. Praise God. Possibly Related Posts: Jesus among the Campaigners After Easter, Or, That Was A Big Deal, Right? Devil Soul The Truth About Theology Students (or, The Truth About Why I [...]
Protesting Westboro Tomorrow
by i.burgess on April 13, 2011
Tomorrow morning at 6:45 AM the Westboro Baptist Church will stage a protest outside a local high school. They have targeted this high school in their hateful sights due to an apparent high proportion of students who identify themselves as gay. Tomorrow morning I will stand with a whole lot of local Christians who will [...]
The Summer Coffee Dilemma
by i.burgess on April 12, 2011
Winter. Grey, cold days with a white sheet of snow stretched across the ground. Icy roads so uninviting and hostile footpaths, treacherous. Dark skies and brief sunlight. What respite is there from this sullen season? Where is there warmth and light and joy? I don’t know about you, but for me the warm comfort of [...]
Besetting sins of our culture
by i.burgess on March 4, 2011
A few weeks ago I was at a Bible study. The subject of our discussion was a book titled “The Overload Syndrome: Learning to live within your limits“. It’s essentially a critique of the Christian assumption of the American cultural obsession with achievement. One of the mindsets that is most difficult to avoid on the [...]
Put your foot down!
by i.burgess on February 23, 2011
One of the most infuriating things about America, aside from the accent; the fact sales tax isn’t included in the price; the superior attitude and; the endless political bickering, is the road system. It’s like a child was employed as a civil engineer. For instance, several exits are also entrances. It’s difficult to describe, but bare with [...]
Taking Christ out of Christmas… cards
by i.burgess on December 7, 2010
Monday was my day off, and so I thought it would be a good idea to finally get some Christmas shopping started. Of course, it being my day off I did not get started until some time after lunch. When I did finally make it out to brave the cold winds of Columbia (from the [...]
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