the line – a movement of the people of god in chicago

Last week we talked about the inherent weaknesses of Enlightenment 2.0 optimism. Malcom Gladwell makes this point in his review of Wired Magazine editor Chris Anderson’s new book, “Free: The Future of a Radical Price”. Gladwell was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2005. Here’s a snippet of his response to [...]

The Biblical way of looking at the world is often childlike in its simplicity – so simple that it is often accused of being shallow and anti-intellectual. Paul reasons with the Colossian church that upon closer inspection it is alternative viewpoints that lack cohesiveness and depth.
06/21/09, Colossians 2:14-15, Preached by Pastor Aaron Youngren
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How to Start a Cult, Part III. If you want to start a cult, consider the power of extortion.
Why is humanity plagued by fear, guilt, shame, and anxiety? If the Bible is true, then fear, guilt, shame, and anxiety are the most appropriate emotions for humanity to feel, given its circumstances. Rather than avoiding [...]

How to Start a Cult, Part II. If you think you paid the cost for your membership, you will wear it like a badge. If you think Jesus paid the cost for your membership, you will wear Him like a badge.
05/24/09, Colossians 2:11-13
Preached by Pastor Aaron Youngren
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Four principles guide our calling in Chicago: Longevity, Movement, Dwelling, and Thriving. Last night we discussed Dwelling. Below are some notes from that session.

SYNOPSIS
God’s people dwell.
Followers of Jesus Christ imitate Him by leaving their places of comfort and security, and dwelling among those who don’t know Him.
PRINCIPLES
1.    We dwell in the world to imitate and [...]