the church at 827 northwest blvd.

We have recently begun a new church in our home. For the past month now we have shared a meal and worked our way through the first 20 verses of the Sermon on the Mount. Evening prayers are read each week. I usually provide the background and historical context to the verses that are to be studied and then each person shares insights or questions. We are experiencing more of the latter than the former because most who come are not followers of the Way. The dialogue to this point has centered around reinterpreting what the bible means to those who don't follow Jesus. It is generally seen as a rule book rather than a narrative. Our friends are excited about what is being shared and I truly believe that they hear a fresh gospel. I'm excited as well to be able to share what my entire world is built around to those who have never heard such craziness.

Nick, my good buddy from work, is a recovering atheist. He is on a journey that I see as very pure, intentional, and natural. He has voiced a trust in our hospitality as being void of hidden adjendas and backhanded evangelism techniques.

Things he knows about us:
-we love the shared meal and he always brings a little something
-this is a Christian spirituality
-we are not out to "prove" anything... no case for Christ here
-he is accepted and loved as is
-we hold a high view of scripture
-our door is always open, to come... or to leave.

pray for nick.
pray for me
pray for our new little infant church