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The work of the people. Our weekly rhythm of being together as a larger community to worship and confess, to engage scripture and prayer, to celebrate eucharist, and to be sent back into the city with a benediction each and every week.
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Monday May 04, 2015
Monday May 04, 2015
Gena Minnix speaks about how God’s love throws a wrench into our Christian machinery. [Luke 10:25-37]
Reflection:
How do our practices in life reflect what love is and what love is not?
What are some risks that we need to take in order to demonstrate God’s love?
How do we create diversity in our beliefs to allow for safety in our community?
The post What’s It All About? appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Apr 26, 2015
Sunday Apr 26, 2015
Martin Ban speaks about how the first two outsiders invited into God’s party reveal how God wants the church to sing in harmony rather than in unison. [Luke 23:32-43, Acts 8:25-40]
Reflection:
How are we living out God’s vision for a diverse harmony in the church?
What does it look like for us to invite friends to God’s party?
The post The Two Firsts appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
John Chandler speaks about what it means to be a community that lives out resurrection instead of becoming dependant on just a few leaders. [Acts 4:32-35]
Reflection:
How are others able to interpret the gospel through the way they engage with our community?
How do each of us practice resurrection in our lives and the Vox community?
What do we view the role of our community in the life of the church? Do we simply rely on key leaders or do we participate by embracing our role?
The post A Community of the Resurrection appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Apr 05, 2015
Sunday Apr 05, 2015
As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, Gideon Tsang speaks about how there is no heartbreak, fear or need that goes beyond the love that God offers us. [Psalm 118]
Reflection:
How do we respond when we or others cry? How do we distract ourselves from crying?
What is our tendency to ask of God when we are afraid?
How can we embrace our true self and acknowledge and seek the help that we need?
Resources:
Video: Louis CK Hates Cell Phones
Book: Ann Lamott, Help Thanks Wow.
Video: Hands on a Hard Body
The post Easter appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 29, 2015
Sunday Mar 29, 2015
David Taylor speaks about the double triumphal entry of Jesus and why it’s impossible to follow Jesus apart from the body of Christ. [Mark 11:1-11]
Reflection:
How does Jesus meet or counter our expectations of who is and why he came to earth?
How can we ”be on the way” with Jesus and with community as we follow Jesus?
The post Palm Sunday appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 22, 2015
Sunday Mar 22, 2015
Jason Minnix speaks about what it means to belong in community and engage with God at the edges. [Luke 7:1-10]
Reflection:
What depth of community is meaningful for us now?
How does Jesus accept us at the edge of belonging and allow us to engage where we are?
How can we overflow the judgement in our lives with acceptance that comes from God?
Resources:
Picture: Centurion
Video: The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Secret Santa
Video: The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Toast to Charlie
Poem: What’s in the Temple?
The post Belonging from the Edges appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 15, 2015
Sunday Mar 15, 2015
Terra McDaniel speaks about some attributes of Jesus that we sometimes overlook in our interaction and engagement with God. [Luke 13:31-35]
Reflection:
In what ways have we experienced the nurturing aspect of God in our lives?
What would it look like to have a God who demonstrates mothering attributes and impacts how we make decisions and engage with God?
The post Mothering appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 08, 2015
Sunday Mar 08, 2015
Gideon Tsang speaks about our lived values. What did Jesus see in the temple that made him so demonstrably angry? How does that inform our season of Lent? [John 2:13-25]
Reflection:
Do our current sacrifices (for work?, family? pleasure?) align with our values?
What areas of our lives tend toward contentment or greed?
How does being God’s temple change the way we live and interact with others?
Resources:
Place: UT football stadium
Place: Barton Creek Mall
Place: Mega Church
Place: Church of Light
Place: Chestnut Hill Quaker Meeting House
Image/Article:Vox Veniae
Artifact: Rotary Phone
GIF:Dikembe Mutombo
The post Spatial Values appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Monday Mar 02, 2015
Monday Mar 02, 2015
A few different members of the Vox community speak on Psalm 116 and present their meditation and reflections through a presentation style known as Pecha Kucha.
(Presenters: Suzie Heritage, Matthew Worthington, Sarah Gamble, Josef Kristofoletti, Evan Wilson)
Reflection:
How do we experience the listening ear of God in our lives?
How can your experience of God’s provision and love allow you to love the ones who have hurt you the most?
How can we be part of more than just meeting the physical needs of our neighbors?
In what ways have you experienced restoration in the context of community?
Resources:
Slideshow: Vox Veniae Pecha Kucha
Wikipedia: Pecha Kucha
Pecha Kucha is a Japanese style of presentation which originated in the creative community. Each presenter prepares 20 slides, displayed for 20 seconds each. When using the slideshow PDF, make sure to advance your slides accordingly.
The post Pecha Kucha appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 22, 2015
Sunday Feb 22, 2015
Jason Minnix speaks about our natural response when we try to hide our true selves and how we can experience the gift of humility in shame. [Psalm 25]
Reflection:
What are the defense mechanisms we use to cover shame in our lives?
How can we move from the place of shamefulness or shamelessness towards discretion and healthy self awareness?
How can we tell stories on ourselves when we sense shame in the presence of others?
Resources:
Video: The Big Kahuna “Character Dialogue”
Chart: Shame Continuum
The post The Other Side of Shame appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Gideon Tsang speaks about how we should see change in our spiritual formation in light of Christ’s transfiguration. [Mark 9:2-9]
Reflection:
What is a new intention that we can try in this upcoming season of lent?
What are the thin spaces in our lives where we can engage with God?
How would it look different for us to live out of love instead of living to be loved?
Resources:
Video: 5-Minute Ageing Clip
Place: Monastery of Christ in the Desert
Photo: Gideon’s retreat photos
Person: Barbara Brown Taylor
Article: NYT “36 Questions to Fall in Love”
The post Transfiguration appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 08, 2015
Sunday Feb 08, 2015
Terra Tindle speaks about how we can make sense of God’s involvement in our lives even when we don’t feel it. [Psalm 147]
Reflection:
What are the graces around us that we overlook and forget?
How can we tell good stories to remind us that God is involved regardless of our situation and that there is hope to come?
The post Involvement appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 01, 2015
Sunday Feb 01, 2015
Gideon Tsang speaks about how we engage conflict in our lives and reflects on Paul’s experiences and thoughts on conflict. [1 Cor 8:1-13]
Reflection:
Do you have a tendency to choose knowledge or love when it comes to conflict? How do we seek to be right instead of being kind?
How can we serve others in our conflict?
How do we invite people into our community in the midst of conflict?
Resources:
Materials and media from this weeks sermon.
Video: “Linda Listen”
Illustration: Ann Lamott quote by Becky Murphy
Video: Jim Gaffigan, “McDonald’s”
Book: Olson, Roger E. The Mosaic of Christian Belief
Article:Relevant Magazine, Diverse Theology
News: KXAN “Charter Bus Police Chase”
The post Conflict Well appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 25, 2015
Sunday Jan 25, 2015
Title: Risk
Nicolas Acosta speaks about the interaction between God and Jonah and the different risks each take and avoid and what it means for the areas in our lives that require risk. [Jonah 3]
Reflection:
What areas in our lives do we seek to control in order to avoid God or people? How have we checked out of certain relationships?
How can we pray and participate in such a way that we understand God wants our collaboration?
The post Risk appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Monday Jan 19, 2015
Monday Jan 19, 2015
Gideon Tsang speaks about the rhythms of our spiritual health and whether we are living sustainable lives. [1 Cor 6:11-14]
Reflection:
What does spiritual health look like for you? Are the rhythms of how you live sustainable? Why or why not? How are we affected by our ideology and identity?
Resources:
Book: Gregory David. Shantaram: A Novel
Video: Love of Mud
Article: Nationals Disaster in Austin
Audio: This American Life- Invisbilia
Video: First Steps
The post Health appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Jason Minnix speaks about what it means to “deny our self” through a spiritual formation lens. We also explore how who we truly are emerges as we seek actual encounters with God. [Luke 9:23-25]
Reflection
What is my false self? Have I taken time to appreciate how my protective self has served me? How does your false self inhibit intimacy and reveal a deeper need for Christ?
What is my true self? Where is Jesus inviting me to trust him as my shepherd so it can emerge more fully?
Resources:
Find the letters between Carl Jung & Bill W here:
C. G. Jung / Bill W. Letters – Spiritus contra Spiritum
The post True Soul appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
Gideon Tsang speaks about the incarnation and how God with us impacts the way we should live in this new year. [John 1:9-14]
Reflection
What are some things that we might be blind to and need to see in a new light this coming year?
What are some ways we can improve how we relate to God in the new year?
How can we see the potential for glory in each of us and in everything that we do?
The post Incarnation: God With Us appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 28, 2014
Sunday Dec 28, 2014
Weylin speaks about the transition from anticipation to the lived reality of Christ on earth as he leads a time of reflection and meditation through the practice of Lectio Divina. [Galatians 4:1-7]
Reflection
How can we move from anticipation to the reality that Jesus has given us freedom to live the way God intended us to live?
What is God inviting you to do or be this season and upcoming year?
The post Lectio Divina – Galatians 4 appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 21, 2014
Sunday Dec 21, 2014
John Chandler speaks about the anticipation of those who lived in the time of Christ’s birth and what that means for us today during the season of Advent. [Psalm 89:1-4]
Reflection
What are the stories that need to be remembered and retold during this season of Advent?
How can our longing for God to act turn into a desire for our participation in making things the way God intended?
How can we put ourselves back in the narrative of God and his story?
The post Advent – Anticipation and Hope appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Jason Minnix speaks about the struggle and hope that lead to joy as we reflect on anticipation during the season of Advent. [Isaiah 61:1-11]
Reflection:
How do we make space for darkness during Advent and sit with the difficult emotions of our lives?
How can we be with those who experience poverty and are in need this Advent season?
How can we engage the frailty that can lead to joy this Advent?
The post Advent: Joy Retrieved appeared first on Vox Veniae.