Solitude and the Restoration of True Community

July 12, 2011 By

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Solitude and the Restoration of True Community


With the witness of Scripture, the testimony of Church history, and the conviction borne by personal experience all whispering in my ears, I am convinced that the call to Christ-centered solitude is one of the most important and yet most misunderstood and neglected practices in the Church; particularly in the west; specifically with regards to the cultivation of true community. The impact of this neglect is deep and wide.

In this session we’re going to look at the place of solitude in the midst of community.

I. THE DESTRUCTION OF TRUE COMMUNITY – GENESIS 2-3 [Read more...]

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The Value of Solitude in Life and Ministry: 8 Misconceptions About Solitude

July 12, 2011 By

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With the witness of Scripture, the testimony of Church history, and the conviction borne by personal experience all whispering in my ears, I am convinced that the call to Christ-centered solitude is one of the most important and yet most misunderstood and neglected practices in the Church; particularly in the west. The impact of this neglect is deep and wide.

After looking at three examples of solitude in Jesus’ ministry I want to address eight misconceptions about the call to solitude that we would rightly understand what it is and what it isn’t.

I. THE PLACE OF SOLITUDE IN JESUS’ MINISTRY – THREE EXAMPLES [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Community, Ministry, Most Recent, Recommended, Solitude

The Value of Solitude in Life and Ministry

July 12, 2011 By

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NOTES | MP3 (SOON TO BE ADDED)

Filed Under: Blog, Community, Mark, Most Recent, Prayer, Recommended, Solitude