It means we don’t have a high priest who needs to lead us or intercede for us with God. (Hebrews 10:11-25, 1 Peter 2:5-9) We have access to God — unmediated, no help required, open access to God. We can
What you only party once a year? That’s not very biblical is it? Jesus seemed to spend a lot of time at parties and social gatherings. You’re right, He did. He shared meals and received hospitality with all kinds of
In Diaspora, our Core Team had a great year of coaching with a dynamic group called 100 Movements last year. We got to interact both face-to-face and digitally with inspiring leaders including Alan Hirsch, Neil Cole, Jessie Cruickshank, Dave Rhodes, Eric
For spiritual formation last month, we asked Diaspora, Who are we in Christ?” and then we created a collage of pictures, words, drawings and shapes to answer the question. It’s fun when we get together to think, pray and express
I love it when Diaspora shares God Sightings also referred to as Sacrament of the Ordinary. These stories, incidents or testimonies are us telling where we’ve encountered God in our daily lives. It can be a huge life changing event or
Easter is the pivotal event and spiritual celebration of the year for Christians. It’s the time when we mark the crucifixion of Jesus, the time He died to take the penalty for sin on Himself. The time when he set
How exciting it is to see a young child take those first tentative steps. They wobble, they grab a hand or a piece of furniture to steady themselves. They fall back and land on their diaper padded butts. (another good
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them
Thinking about hospitality this week as we enjoyed it on many fronts over a couple of days. Friday evening a bunch of Diaspora’s people came for potluck dessert at our place. We ate, chatted and laughed and then we took
[November 2016] We’ve done it. We multiplied! Or I should say God has done it. Our church plant which began with one disciplemaking community is now two. This is exciting and God has led us here. It’s actually been a