Comments for { b2g.org } better2gether http://b2g.org Just another weblog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:47:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 Comment on Really Alive or Automon or Zombie?! by andy.farina http://b2g.org/blog/blog/really-alive-or-automon-or-zombie/#comment-349 andy.farina Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:10:42 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/blog/really-alive-or-automon-or-zombie/#comment-349 Good thoughts Storelli!! And I can relate to getting "most improved," but rarely even coming close to MVP. I think it is a great thing to enjoy the beautiful & meaningful things that come into our life! And if we can recreate them as appropriate, go for it! However, when we tenaciously cling to them and want them more than we want God, that is a problem. We hurt the heart of God, "shoot ourselves in the foot" and beyond, when we put anything and anyone before the only true source of lasting moment by moment life - love, strength, energy, hope, etc. Good thoughts Storelli!! And I can relate to getting “most improved,” but rarely even coming close to MVP. I think it is a great thing to enjoy the beautiful & meaningful things that come into our life! And if we can recreate them as appropriate, go for it! However, when we tenaciously cling to them and want them more than we want God, that is a problem. We hurt the heart of God, “shoot ourselves in the foot” and beyond, when we put anything and anyone before the only true source of lasting moment by moment life - love, strength, energy, hope, etc.

]]> Comment on Really Alive or Automon or Zombie?! by storelli http://b2g.org/blog/blog/really-alive-or-automon-or-zombie/#comment-302 storelli Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:53:45 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/blog/really-alive-or-automon-or-zombie/#comment-302 Wow. Some of my best memories are from sports and the many great coaches I've had. Are you saying that I need to be careful about how I pursue recreating those "good times"? As a kid, I rarely won the MVP award but often got the "Most Improved" award. I guess what you are saying is that there is a danger in centering my whole life around "winning the award." Improvement is good, but it can trip me up if it's the only thing I am doing. Wow. Some of my best memories are from sports and the many great coaches I’ve had. Are you saying that I need to be careful about how I pursue recreating those “good times”? As a kid, I rarely won the MVP award but often got the “Most Improved” award. I guess what you are saying is that there is a danger in centering my whole life around “winning the award.” Improvement is good, but it can trip me up if it’s the only thing I am doing.

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by storelli http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-109 storelli Thu, 15 May 2008 11:49:32 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-109 aleksandra, The deadline for early registration is midnight (Pacific Daylight Time) July 1st. After the 1st, you can register any time, but the cost goes up by $50. aleksandra,

The deadline for early registration is midnight (Pacific Daylight Time) July 1st. After the 1st, you can register any time, but the cost goes up by $50.

]]> Comment on Mixed Bible Reading Groups by Dean http://b2g.org/blog/resources/mixed-bible-reading-groups/#comment-107 Dean Tue, 13 May 2008 19:45:49 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/resources/mixed-bible-reading-groups/#comment-107 You have asked some good questions. In the section I believe you are referring to, this article says that a "Bible reading group is not a door to something more formal." It has been my and others' experience that when we draw a line too sharply between what followers of Christ and what other friends might need, both groups can loose something. The idea of a "mixed" group is that everybody can benefit: those with a lot of experience with the Bible and those with little can both be stimulated by an approach that asks "what is being stirred in your heart today?" So, I would not call this an evangelistic tool. I would call it an approach to the Bible that invites learning and honest questions and believes that the Holy Spirit can be trusted to use the Bible and work in the lives of people (that's what the author says in "Foundational Assumptions"). As God works, there should be no reason for people to need to "graduate" or move on to something else. Of course, some folks might decide to pursue God in more ways than this group, but that is another issue. Re b2g and The Navigators, we like to describe b2g as a movement of the Gospel that is supported by The Navigators. We hope that the ideas we have gathered around are bigger than any organization could ever be, so we encourage people to own for themselves, enjoy and carry with them everywhere their calling. So, while The Navigators have worked to pull this network together and continue to encourage and support people in it, in a very real way, this movement is not owned by The Navigators. It may seem like a subtle difference, but I believe it is important. You have asked some good questions. In the section I believe you are referring to, this article says that a “Bible reading group is not a door to something more formal.” It has been my and others’ experience that when we draw a line too sharply between what followers of Christ and what other friends might need, both groups can loose something. The idea of a “mixed” group is that everybody can benefit: those with a lot of experience with the Bible and those with little can both be stimulated by an approach that asks “what is being stirred in your heart today?” So, I would not call this an evangelistic tool. I would call it an approach to the Bible that invites learning and honest questions and believes that the Holy Spirit can be trusted to use the Bible and work in the lives of people (that’s what the author says in “Foundational Assumptions”). As God works, there should be no reason for people to need to “graduate” or move on to something else. Of course, some folks might decide to pursue God in more ways than this group, but that is another issue.

Re b2g and The Navigators, we like to describe b2g as a movement of the Gospel that is supported by The Navigators. We hope that the ideas we have gathered around are bigger than any organization could ever be, so we encourage people to own for themselves, enjoy and carry with them everywhere their calling. So, while The Navigators have worked to pull this network together and continue to encourage and support people in it, in a very real way, this movement is not owned by The Navigators. It may seem like a subtle difference, but I believe it is important.

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by Brian Ahier http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-106 Brian Ahier Mon, 12 May 2008 03:48:50 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-106 I am so looking forward to this event!!!! This is going to be a life changing time... I am so looking forward to this event!!!!
This is going to be a life changing time…

]]> Comment on Mixed Bible Reading Groups by Luther Fransen http://b2g.org/blog/resources/mixed-bible-reading-groups/#comment-104 Luther Fransen Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:29 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/resources/mixed-bible-reading-groups/#comment-104 This is a new concept to me. I am assuming that this is an evangelistic tool to be used to lead a person to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, however the article describing the reading group emphasizes that it is not a gateway to anything else. What is the plan if one comes to Christ? Is B2g an organization, separate from the Navigators? This is a new concept to me. I am assuming that this is an evangelistic tool to be used to lead a person to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, however the article describing the reading group emphasizes that it is not a gateway to anything else. What is the plan if one comes to Christ? Is B2g an organization, separate from the Navigators?

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by b2g > { better2gether } http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-99 b2g > { better2gether } Fri, 02 May 2008 20:54:03 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-99 [...] August 14-17, 2008, we are hosting a national gathering - “Get Swept Up In The Current.” You’ll connect with young people from all over the country at various stages of missional living among their friends. Learn from fellow practitioners and special guest Michael Frost, author of The Shaping of Things to Come and Exiles. For more info, check the events page. [...] […] August 14-17, 2008, we are hosting a national gathering - “Get Swept Up In The Current.” You’ll connect with young people from all over the country at various stages of missional living among their friends. Learn from fellow practitioners and special guest Michael Frost, author of The Shaping of Things to Come and Exiles. For more info, check the events page. […]

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by Dean http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-78 Dean Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:01 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-78 Just registered. Love those "twisted tourist" clips. Definitely want to visit the (Jimi Hendrix) music experience exhibit. Just registered. Love those “twisted tourist” clips. Definitely want to visit the (Jimi Hendrix) music experience exhibit.

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by Jon Sween http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-46 Jon Sween Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:01:31 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-46 I am getting more and more swept up in the movement of this gathering. God is gathering together little bands of 20 something's around the country to creatively advance the gospel of Jesus and his kingdom. What could be more exciting. Maybe I should register for this event. Jon I am getting more and more swept up in the movement of this gathering. God is gathering together little bands of 20 something’s around the country to creatively advance the gospel of Jesus and his kingdom. What could be more exciting. Maybe I should register for this event. Jon

]]> Comment on National Gathering – Seattle, WA by Dean http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-45 Dean Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:47:01 +0000 http://b2g.org/blog/events/national-gathering/#comment-45 Anybody interested in exploring the music scene? I'll be heading to a few venues while I'm out there. Anybody interested in exploring the music scene? I’ll be heading to a few venues while I’m out there.

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