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Jun10 Next-Wave

publisher — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:44:39 +0000

June Next-Wave

One of the main reasons that women are so restricted within the church is that certain Scriptures apparently forbid their taking any role of significance. And all of us, both men and women, want to obey the Bible. But these challenging verses can, with integrity, be understood differently.

Apr10 Next-Wave

publisher — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:23:13 +0000

Women of the Kingdom

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Women of the Kingdom
By Felicity Dale

God has given me (and many other women) certain desires and gifts that have always led me to be a strategic thinker. I love listening to God, particularly in the context of a group that is seeking His face for what He is doing within the Kingdom.

Mar10 Next-Wave

publisher — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:25:41 +0000

Could I Become a Christian?

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Could I Become A Christian? (Ryan’s Story)

By Ryan, by way of Jim Palmer

I was raised “Christian” (in all the various interpretations and misrepresentations of that vaguest of possible terms). Then I became an agnostic, then an atheist, then – well, now, these names seem pretty funny to me. Mostly these names, which are meant (perhaps) to designate meaning, really steal meaning if we don’t qualify what we mean by them.

Feb10 Next-Wave

publisher — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:26:37 +0000

A recovering Pharisee

A Recovering Pharisee
By Charlie Wear
At the ripe old age of 60 I have finally figured out what was and is wrong with me and understand why I have such a hard time with “normal” church.

Jan10 Next-Wave

publisher — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:01:48 +0000

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The Decline of the Emerging Church(?)

By Bill Dahl

How do we measure what God’s Spirit is up to? Who could be bold enough to posit such an equation that might capture the depth and breadth of this sacred mystery? During the past year and a half, I have come to appreciate the explosive, timeless truth Jesus spoke in John 16:12-15: “I have more to say to you, more than you can now bear…”

Dec09 Next-Wave

publisher — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:46:44 +0000

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Hallelujah!
By Next-Wave
Sing Hallelujah! as you remember God’s gift this Christmas…

Nov09 Next-Wave

publisher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:49:45 +0000

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What Should Pastors Think About the Emerging Church

By Charles Wear

Is the emerging church a fad? What does it mean? As a pastor, what should I be doing about it? Is D.A. Carson right? What about Chuck Smith, Sr.? Is the emerging church a sign of the end? Is it a forerunner of last days apostacy? Has Slice sliced it correctly? Has Pyro burnt it appropriately? Is Mark Driscoll the poster child for the EC, or is Spencer Burke?

Oct09 Next-Wave

publisher — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:55 +0000

Cover Story: In The Gospel of Matthew, Jesus criticized the Jewish society of His time, challenging their lack of honoring their fathers and mothers. They held to a custom called Corban. Corban was a convoluted practice whereby sons and daughters would dedicate to God their earnings, though they could still use them. These funds could not be used to support their parents. They were sacred by a law that allowed the sons and daughters to declare they had no means to support their mothers and fathers thus protecting the funds. Consequently, the parents were cast upon the welfare system of the time, begging alms and seeking provisions from generous people, while their children lived in wealth and security. Jesus deemed this culture the worst of all human activities to deny the care of their mother and father, calling for an end to this practice. More —>

Sep09 Next-Wave

publisher — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:29:09 +0000

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What On Earth Is God Up To?

By Tony Dale

I am fully convinced that simple church movements must be actively outward looking and evangelistic or the natural tendency of any small group will default to becoming more inward. Yet, I see God working through extraordinary numbers of Christians across the United States, moving them from traditional settings into house church type settings, with no regard to my conviction that all of these groups should be outward looking!

Aug09 Next-Wave

publisher — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:59:47 +0000

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Why I Love the Church: In Praise of God’s Eternal Purpose

By Frank Viola

When George Barna and I released Pagan Christianity last year, some of the critics of the book (most of whom had never read it) accused us of not loving the church, but hating her. Ironically, we addressed this very point all throughout the book, stating that we were writing the book precisely *because* we love the church and no longer want to see her hindered (at best) or sabotaged (at worst) by a human-invented system that has often smothered her personality and robbed her freedom.