"Thank you Gary. Fun to revisit this dusty site! I am still committed to the SOIL manifesto. So much water under the bridge this past year and a half."
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What one Rabbi says about the real threat of a failing moral fabric
Read a wonderful article by Lord…Continue
Started Sep 20, 2011
Our Witness in a Multi-faith World
Hi Soil. A recent document/declaration has been published after a 5 year process of dialogue between the World Council of Churches, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Catholic Church. This gives…Continue
Started Aug 1, 2011
Who is the "you" for you?
Yesterday I was struck in a fresh way by Paul's words to the church in Corinth, "For we are…Continue
Started Jul 25, 2011
Resonant Aliens
A great thought to reflect on regarding the church:"The Church doesn't have a social strategy, the Church is a social strategy." One that embodies for the world a society that, apart from God, the…Continue
Started Jun 3, 2011
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"Craig. Thanks for this incredible song. What truth and challenge I found in it. I will not be at Street Church tonight so please say hello to our new friends. Thanks again for this post. John"
"Good to see you on SOIL brother. I am excited about the possibilities. Shoot me an update on your life.
Your brother, John"
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always a difficult one to remember. :D What I do know though is that God is ALWAYS faithful. "
The Barn Perspective
Yesterday our pastor challenged us to have a "barn perspective" in relation to our possessions and giving. Many of us operate with a "bag perspective". We treat our possessions as our private reserve, like a bag of seed with a hole in it. We are always seeking to fill our bag to get ahead, and yet we struggle to find enough as our seed spills out here and there. There is never enough to…See More
"Brother Tim. So wonderful to have you join SOIL. The SOIL community will be blessed by your involvement. I hope you are as well. Sorry we didn't get much time to visit while I was here in Bristol. I am off tomorrow morning.
John"
"Amit Barkan! Wow, I have looked for you from time to time on the internet, but there are too many Amit Barkans. How did you find SOIL? I am so curious. What is new in your life? Where are you living? What are you up to?…"
"How fun that you have joined SOIL. May the post and community bless you. I have been wanting to connect. Give me a call tomorrow if you get a chance. We love you guys!"
"Thanks for joining Felicia. I hope the posts and community are an encouragement to you!
John"
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I'll Say Yes Lord
Saying yes when the Lord calls is the first and most important response we need to learn as we walk the Jesus road. When Jesus told Zacchaeus to come down and welcome him to be a guest in his house, Zach didn't hesitate, he came down and from that moment everything changed (Lk 19). When Jesus' Spirit…
Posted on May 10, 2017 at 1:31pm
The Earth Split Open!
"Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram's horn, and all the people proclaimed, "Long live King Solomon!"
All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth split open from the sound." 1 Kings 1:39-40
I try to imagine the…
ContinuePosted on July 26, 2016 at 2:47pm — 4 Comments
".....concerning......"
Jesus promised that it was to our advantage that he return to his father because by going away he would send us the Spirit, the Helper. Jesus said, "When he comes he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgement." (John 16:8)
My question this morning in light of all the heartache our world faces because of terror, hatred, injustice,…
ContinuePosted on November 16, 2015 at 12:12pm — 3 Comments
Faith, Interfaith, Advocacy and the New Year
Hi SOIL. It has been a long time since I have posted an article. Mostly because 2014 was insanely full. It was a highly productive year, and also a very costly year for many reasons. I am sure you are like me and take time to reflect on the passing year as you face a new one. This is a holy and helpful exorcize because it is humbling and sobering and also gives room for…
Posted on January 11, 2015 at 10:00am — 6 Comments
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- At 7:56am on November 3, 2011,
Gary Casady said…
- I Peter is full of practical application of how to live as aliens and strangers following Christ's example. Peter really got it - Peterson's intro to I Peter in The Message is well worth the read.
- At 12:19pm on November 1, 2011,
Mary Elmore said…
- Thanks so much for letting me know about this. I wanted to let you know that I got an email about the conference you mentioned... see you in Feb! I am starting to get ready to head back now - less than a month to go!
- At 11:16pm on November 7, 2010,
Tami said…
- Hi John - thanks for the note and the reminder! The semester got into full swing (taking research methods for the program, plus a design class for work) and I'm preparing for my final semester, so my brain has been in "school mode." I definitely hope to take some time to write soon. If you have time and opportunity, I would appreciate prayer for that as there are a lot of "ends" that need to be tied.
Love to you all. I will definitely be praying for you! Tami
- At 5:11pm on November 7, 2010,
- Thank you....I look forward to learning and growing..
- At 2:03am on November 6, 2010,
Marie Dawant said…
- .....
I couldn't feet everything in one so there is the end
On the 15th I'm going to Belgium to visit my family for 3 weeks. They are moving and need to be out of the old house by the 20th of november, so I'm going there to help them with that. But most of all to spend time with them as this year is the first year where i wont be with them for Christmas. I have felt that the Lord has something for me different this year for that season but I'm still not sure what or where God wants me to bee. I'm still praying and open to whatever the lord as for me.
I miss you all very much!!
Blessings to you all!!
- At 2:02am on November 6, 2010,
- hello, all is going very good for me I'm doing great.
A few weeks ago was the and of our 40 days dispelling school, which was great we seen so many things that God did in the life of the students. It was a new experience for me because they took my in as staff (well junior staff=staff in the making) it was challenging for me but i learned a lot through it. ( taking responsibility and bee confident when talking to the students. Where my biggest challenges but it went very well ). We are now planning the next school a 4 month discipleship school starting in march 2011.
I'm very exited that I'm also going to be able in this next season to start university! I had left for Bristol just after finishing Hight school and then from there to discipleship school in Cyprus and the from then right here in Geneva. So i had not had the opportunity to start any kind of further studies. I had faithfully left that in the hands of God and it seems like now is the time where He is opening doors for it. So right now I'm planing on taking some german classes ones or twice a week to start and from there see how God is leading me. My desire is to study translation and interpretation in French, English and German, the Geneva university is one of the best in europe for that. But to enter my level in those three languages needs to be very good, so that's where I'm going to start; lear german as well as perfect my french and my english, I'm even open if God opens the door for it to learn a 4th languages. it's very exiting to me I'm not sure how it's all going to unfold but I'm trusting the Lord and I know He as it planed out, so I'm going at it step by step.
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- At 12:35am on May 24, 2010,
Chris Richardson said…
- http://ebe.org.uk/sermon2010_HQ/10_05_23HQ.mp3
to hear the sermon
- At 1:24am on May 18, 2010,
Sarah Richardson said…
- Looking forwards to launch.
Hope the last trip was good and profitable to all concerned.
chat soon.
speaking on Freedom in Christ on Sunday (Gal 5)
just found quote " I prefer dangerous freedom to peaceful slavery" sometimes this sums up true Christian living.
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"Thank you Gary. Fun to revisit this dusty site! I am still committed to the SOIL manifesto. So much water under the bridge this past year and a half."
engaging
I have been journeying with John in his engagement in fulfilling the SOIL commitment. This led me to look back at the site and notice that it has been inactive for quite some time. I assume we have all been engaged in the current calling God has placed before each one of us. For the past four years Linda and I have been engaged in starting a shelter for runaway/homeless youth in crisis: https://www.yeshelter.org/with a couple of forays to Kenya and…See More
"Craig. Thanks for this incredible song. What truth and challenge I found in it. I will not be at Street Church tonight so please say hello to our new friends. Thanks again for this post. John"
Song: End of my journey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwSzJcBogkU&feature=youtube_gdata_playerLoved this song, gives the example of what the cross and message of Christs life. Total surrender to ego, to be resurected to live in and from spirit. Following and surrendering to Christ.To be who we are and what we have come at this time in life to do on the earth. Only through the holy spirit can that be revealed.See More
"Hi John, thank you for the encouraging verse's. They were very powerful and very enlightening! I read that from a book called " A course in miracles". Thank you again for all the spiritual lifting you have brought to my…"
"Hi John, had great time seeing you last night! Again thank for the invite to SOIL, hope I can share some positive energy with the site!"
"Holiness often isn't thought of in that way these days but that is so true. In what ways am I living a life that is different from the general way of the world, a life that is separated from the 'normal' way of living?"
"Good to see you on SOIL brother. I am excited about the possibilities. Shoot me an update on your life.
Your brother, John"
"Hi Dave it's good to see you on here. Look forwards to the conversation."
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