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In the Light of Common Grace

Posted on by Michael Rose
As a couple who try our best to live and make everyday decisions according to a personal life rule to live simply and tread lightly upon the earth, my wife and I don’t often do a lot of shopping for things that aren’t necessities. When we do shop however, we prefer to avoid the hustle…
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Surviving Betrayal

Posted on by Michael Rose
“It was like I couldn’t breathe. Like I was punched in the stomach and couldn’t get a breath” she said with hands clenching the arms of the chair while speaking of learning of her husband’s affair. There are few people who have escaped the pain of betrayal. It is a terribly common experience but none…
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Rhythms of the Heart

Treasures & Pearls

Posted on by Michael Rose
Rhythms of The Heart – In this edition we explore two familiar Parables.  The Parable of the Treasure found in a field and the Pearl of great price (Mt 13:44-).  Jesus shares these two stories with his friends to explain a little bit of the Kingdom of God. We examine two facets or two different…
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Learning to Listen

Posted on by Michael Rose
I was astonished to learn that we only retain 25% of the things we hear.  Not only does this further illumine the need for a variety of forms of communication – it also brings to light the need to cultivate effective listening.  Julian Treasure* suggests that listening is very important for many reasons, primarily because…
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Inspiring Leaders

Posted on by Michael Rose
Today’s effective, healthy leaders understand that those they lead are not a commodity to be consumed.  No longer a product to be bought and used to serve the grand vision of the leader.  More people are seeking significance from their work.  Where in generations past employees have been content to contort for the sake of…
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Great Communication in a Digital World

Posted on by Michael Rose
We were having dinner a while ago – going around the table, each person sharing about their day. As a person was sharing something exciting, the familiar “voice mail received” rudely interrupted. Without a second thought, the message was tended to. We realized that this little intrusion stole a very precious moment from us. “Somewhere…
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When Good isn’t God

Posted on by Michael Rose
“And you Peter. Who do you say that I am?” Master, you are the Christ, the promised son of David, the King; you are the Messiah that we have awaited since the Prophets have foretold your coming!” “Wow Peter! Well done! God has revealed this to you! And you are right!” *** “What do you…
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Rhythms of the Heart

Recognizing Jesus – Walk of Life

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Rhythms of the Heart – In this episode we explore the experience of two fellas walking the Emmaus road about the time of Jesus' death. They share the road with a stranger in which they discuss the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus and what it all could mean.  They stop for a meal together…
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Rhythms of the Heart

Recognizing Jesus

Posted on by Michael Rose
Rhythms of the Heart – In this episode we explore the experience of Mary at the empty tomb just after Jesus' death.  It must have been a very traumatic and confusing time and yet Mary has an encounter with Jesus and doesn't recognize him until he calls her by name. We often find it difficult…
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