Tag: Jesus

Rhythms of the Heart

Rest in The Storm

Posted on by Michael Rose
In this audio edition of Rhythms of the Heart we reflect on Mark 4:35-40 where Jesus and his disciples are crossing in a boat and meet a severe storm that threatens to sink the boat.  Reflecting upon this story of Jesus' life, what is God saying to you in it?  We listen first to glean the principles….
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Finding God in Real Life

Posted on by Michael Rose
The great philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once suggested that life is best understood looking backwards, but it must be lived forwards. A conundrum for sure, for how many of us would like to know how things will work out before we start instead of afterwards! Regardless, while we can’t know every last detail of our future,…
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Leveraging Conflict for Healthier Community

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The following is an excerpt from my book “Becoming Love. Avoiding Common Forms of Christian Insanity“.  In this brief section I begin to explore how to steward conflict in church communities with love. _______________________________ In the context of the Love Paradigm the Church community is a reflection of the Kingdom of God, if only as through…
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Rest: Psalm 16

Posted on by Michael Rose
A five minute retreat reflecting on Psalm 16 and the faithfulness of God. This faithfulness is a place of rest. Reflect upon Psalm 16 and allow the music and the simple landscape to stir gratitude and a sense of the Fathers love for you. Music by Andre’ Lefebvre – Soaking.net. Used with Permission.    
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The Gift of God Now

Posted on by Michael Rose
Sitting in a local Starbucks writing an article about listening and how multi-tasking and the constant drone of noise bombards our auditory sensibilities.  I am aware of the Muzak on the speakers over head, the banter among employees and the dings, bing’s and chimes of my iPhone beside me. Oops – what’s that?  I have…
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Spiritual Formation

Posted on by Michael Rose
Spiritual formation is the continuing response to the reality of God’s grace shaping us into the likeness of Jesus Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit. This is in a community of faithful, forgiving friends who are on the similar journey – the Church (however it looks).   This is a life long journey,…
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Faith & Forgiveness

Posted on by Michael Rose
I do some marriage counseling with both Christians and those who don’t yet know Christ. In the process, I’ve found that forgiveness is just as much a problem with “believers” as it is with those who have never received God’s forgiveness. While reading Luke 17 the other day, I noticed for the first time how…
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