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Why does God allow suffering and pain?
Love is only possible because the absence of a loved one is always a possibility. The two are inseparable.
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Peter Greig Gently Rebukes the Anaheim Vineyard Board
Peter Greig who served on the Vineyard Anaheim Board for 2 months and then resigned without comment when VCF Anaheim initially announced that it had left VCUSA has broken his silence. His essay is remarkable because Greig, a remarkable follower of Jesus, reveals four discernments that give light to Anaheim Vineyard’s decision to leave Vineyard USA. This […]
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Did The Lord Say? Vineyard Anaheim and the Language of the Spirit
Did the Lord Say? The church of my youth—The Vineyard Anaheim—continues to misstep its decision to leave the Vineyard movement. If you’re interested in the whole drama, read here and here. Anaheim Vineyard’s actions are a lesson in how not to leave a movement. While lots could be said, I want to reflect on an argument […]
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Turning Red, the power of myth, and the strength of womanhood: a story that needs to be told (A Review)
Amy and I watched Turning Red this weekend. While geared to kids over 11, it’s a powerful movie that celebrates femininity. In a confused world that has lost the meaning of womanhood, this movie is a breath of fresh air. Turning Red is mythology. Chanting, red pandas, red moons, and mystical experiences are parts in […]
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Anaheim Vineyard leaving the Vineyard Association
Last week, Vineyard Christian Fellowship Anaheim announced they were leaving the Vineyard movement by email. The news was met with shock, sadness, and anger among many (former) local stakeholders and the broader Vineyard movement. The national director of the Vineyard captured the atmosphere of Anaheim’s decision: We were made aware of their board’s decision to […]