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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.
Episodes
Sunday Apr 06, 2014
Sunday Apr 06, 2014
Gena Minnix looks at the example of how Jesus connects with the woman at the well and what that means for the connection in our relationships. [John 4]
Reflection:
How can we reveal our authentic selves to experience connection in all our relationships?
In what ways can we can we be transformed in our attempts to support the vulnerability of others?
The post Connection appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Lent from the Lectionary and reflects on who or what we allow to guide us. [Psalm 23]
Reflection:
What do we lack in our lives?
How can we live more sustainable lives? What do we need to change?
How do we prepare for the valleys of darkness?
The post Lent – Guidance appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 23, 2014
Sunday Mar 23, 2014
Jason Minnix explores whether there is a difference between selfishness and self-care. [Matthew 22:36-40]
Reflection:
How have we overextended ourselves even in good things?
How can we look for ways to practice self-care?
The post Learning to Love Our Selves appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Sunday Mar 16, 2014
Jason Minnix reflects on the busyness of our lives and what Jesus is inviting us into. [Luke 14:15-24]
Reflection:
How can we discern the busyness of our lives in order to say yes to the best things and no even to good things?
In what ways do we need to slow down in order to be more spiritually sensitive and able to hear God’s voice?
The post Simplicity of Time appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
John Chandler begins the season of Lent from the Lectionary. [Romans 5:12-19]
Reflection:
During Lent, what life-giving things can we pursue instead of just giving up certain things?
What would it look like for Vox to have a mutual invitation for healing between one another?
The post Lent – Sin appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Mar 02, 2014
Sunday Mar 02, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and reflects on the transfiguration. [Matthew 17:1-9]
Reflection:
What does God’s voice sound like in our lives and what is the white noise we need to remove?
How can we embrace God being with us rather than just fixing and solving the problems we’re in?
How can we be invitational in telling our encounter and epiphany with Christ?
The post Epiphany – Transfiguration appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 23, 2014
Sunday Feb 23, 2014
Sam Myrick talks about the significance of the life and story of David. [1 Samuel 16:1-13]
Reflection:
How do we connect with the earthiness and humanness of David’s life and story?
How do we embrace the reality that we are all chosen by God?
The post Life of David appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 16, 2014
Sunday Feb 16, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on how we view and engage the Holy Spirit. [1 Corinthians 2:10-16]
Reflection:
What does it look like for your to interact with the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Spirit helping you discover in this season?
How can you discern and participate in what the Holy Spirit is doing?
The post Epiphany – Holy Spirit appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 09, 2014
Sunday Feb 09, 2014
Valerie Vogt reflects on the dreams that we have for ourselves and the dreams that God has for us and our church. [Exodus 3:1-15]
Reflection:
What is our burning bush that God is dreaming for us?
How can we turn away from our everyday routines in order to embrace God’s dream and for him to show up?
The post Dream appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Feb 02, 2014
Sunday Feb 02, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on how we view and engage weakness. [1 Corinthians 1:18-31]
Reflection:
What are the invitations that distract us?
How do we hide our weaknesses with our strength?
What and who do we put our weight on and in?
The post Epiphany – Weakness appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Jason Minnix talks through the idea of invitation and who it is we are called to invite to God’s table. [Luke 1:1-14]
Reflection:
How do we host God’s table and who do we invite?
Who invited us to God’s table?
Who do we consider to be guests of honor at God’s table?
The post Invitation appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
Gideon continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on what it means to have an enriched life. [1 Corinthians 1:4-9]
Reflection:
What do the words that we say reveal about our hearts?
How can our gifts be more about doing in community, rather than individually consuming?
Whose kingdom are we trying to establish in our lives and in the world around us?
The post Epiphany – Enriched appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 12, 2014
Sunday Jan 12, 2014
Weylin continues in the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on favoritism in our relationships. [Acts 10:34-43]
Reflection:
Who are the people we overlook and avoid?
Who are those we have difficulty caring for and forgiving?
The post Epiphany – Favoritism appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Jan 05, 2014
Sunday Jan 05, 2014
Gideon starts the season of Epiphany from the Lectionary and focuses on the mystery of faith. [Matthew 2:1-12]
Reflection:
Do we pursue mystery or certainty in our faith?
How can we pursue and embrace mystery to encounter and discover God?
The post Epiphany – Mystery appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 22, 2013
Sunday Dec 22, 2013
Weylin continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the fourth week of Advent. [Psalm 80]
Reflection:
When was a moment when you knew and experienced that God was with you?
How can we engage suffering in our lives and come along side those who are experiencing it?
The post Advent – Perseverance appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the third week of Advent. [Psalm 146]
Reflection:
Is our expectation in God based on fear or on hope?
Do we respond to our expectations of God with entitlement or with faith?
How have we made a box for God and limited the creative maker of this world?
The post Advent – Expectations appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 08, 2013
Sunday Dec 08, 2013
Matt Chin continues from the Lectionary as we reflect on the second week of Advent. [Psalm 72]
Reflection:
How are we anticipating the arrival of the king this Advent?
How can we live out the justice and righteousness that Christ the king offers to us?
The post Advent – The King to Hope For appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Dec 01, 2013
Sunday Dec 01, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as we begin the season of Advent. [Psalm 122]
Reflection:
How can we find the joy of anticipation this Advent season?
How can we create space and intention to wait and listen?
The post Advent – Waiting appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 24, 2013
Sunday Nov 24, 2013
Gideon continues from the Lectionary as he talks about leadership in our lives. [Psalm 122]
Reflection:
Who has leadership in our lives?
How can we use our craft to align with the direction and leadership of Christ?
The post Christ the King appeared first on Vox Veniae.
Sunday Nov 17, 2013
Sunday Nov 17, 2013
Jason Minnix continues from the Lectionary as he talks through how we engage the tensions in Scripture. [Psalm 118]
Reflection:
Do you approach scripture with a cognitive (head) or affective (heart) approach? How would it look like to approach it in a paradoxical manner (holistic)?
How can you bring the reality of who you are right now to allow Scripture to take us apart and allow us to experience God?
The post Scripture appeared first on Vox Veniae.