LIST OF GATHERINGS
Part Two: Starting To Wake Up
(in which the simple reality that one can't become more spiritual just by knowing things and obeying rules, without learning how
to treat and interact with others properly in healthy relationships, is gone into. Reference made to Donald Miller.
Comment from Ruth.)
Relationship Steps
(in which the process of getting close with anyone, including God, is gone into. Reference made to the work of Watchman Nee.
The difference between trying to appear to others
as if Christ has saved us, and instead simply letting him save us,
is looked at.
Also, the difference between being transformed
into a new creature/man/person is contrasted
with the idea that
we
have merely been given a second "nature" is explored.)
(In which the idea is presented that a relationship with God is approached in much the way one approaches a romantic relationship.
The gospel of grace and the gospel of legalism (another gospel entirely) are contrasted. Comments by James and Jake.)
(In which the idea of grace is presented, making obsolete all human efforts and religious systems and practices.
The Apostle Paul waxes Yoda-like in Romans 7.)
(In which it is decided that a God who is neither vapid, ineffecutal yet perky, nor a delighter in shame, is worth getting to know.)
(In which our odd views of God, mostly formed by daddy issues run rampant, are gone into. A song about this is sung.)
(Harold explains how to wake up and do a day with God. How I was taught to do things is contrasted. Discomfort with feelings is touched upon.
Comments from Harold and Melanie, and me trying to speak with "a voice as of many waters.")
(In which various Christian and secular methods of avoiding feeling feelings are gone into. Passive aggressiveness vs. aggressiveness.
Comments from my sister and Carol.)
(In which the outcome of a relentless doctrine of self-abnegation and putting one's own needs last is done into.)
(in which what the scriptures actually say about the flesh vs.the spirit, and the fruits of each, are gone into.)
(in which what the difference between these two things are gone into. Eden is revisted.)
