“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” Mother Teresa About a week ago, I saw the above image – Photoshopped from DaVinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper – of Jesus practicing social distancing while dining virtually with his disciples. I thought it was hilarious and made sure to share […]
The Loneliness of Jesus Read More »
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had many moments of anxiety during this crisis period of pivoting and reacting. Yes, our church is trying hard to deliver online services and to connect directly with our people, but in all of the long hours and heightened sense of urgency, I’m left feeling we’re missing something.
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Not too long ago, I had an opportunity to talk with Leroy Barber (LB), co-founder of The VOICES Project, and Aaron Graham (AG), Lead Pastor of The District Church in Washington, D.C., about their ideas on leading an organization, church, or other group toward a deeper, shared understanding of race and reconciliation. I value both highly for their own commitments
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Editor’s Note: Ben Larson is the Director of Performing Arts at Antioch Church. By Guest Blogger: Ben Larson “Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” ― George Washington Carver I have a confession to make: I am guilty of first degree failure. Everyone fails. It’s part of being a
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I asked permission to share this note from a few days back.
Brie Mahar and Giving Your Life Away Read More »
So, for the last couple of hours, I haven’t been able to get a couple of things out of my head about the Antioch community that I’m really proud of. Thought that maybe if I wrote down some of the cool stuff I’d be able to clear my mind!! Here’s a list: Financial giving at
We’ve been doing this little affirmation thing at the staff meetings for a couple of weeks with the interns. It’s been amazing to hear people share thoughts and encouraging stories about one another. The surprising part for me is how much I’ve learned about everyone through the experience. It really goes to show that there
The Encouragement Team at Antioch made the staff an “Appreciation Lunch” today. The spread was amazing and all 10 of us sat and traded jokes and laughed together for about an hour. Make sure to ask Nicole if they’ve heard of Nike in Kansas, what Kim wants to be when she grows up after seeing
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Somebody worked really hard to encourage me today. That’s a pretty amazing thing. It makes me want to go watch the movie Pay it Forward again… funny how love, grace, generosity, encouragement and affirmation are contagious.
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