this is an experiment in grace
…to carry the love of God, our neighbors and ourselves into every moment, in the way of Jesus.
We believe that we’re called to love with a radical, scandalous dedication that sometimes looks a little weird. In every single moment, we are called to honesty, compassion, and awareness.
Of course, that doesn’t mean we accomplish it. What it means is that, with a combination of meditation, prayer, and kindness, we try to support one another in the attempt.
Telling the Truth
I want to talk about telling the truth. About the nagging feeling of really needing to speak what’s on your mind, or tell somebody off. I want to talk about whether truth is always a good idea.
truth/beauty/love
I take the idea that God is love very seriously. I have this idea that we have God-sensors — [...]
Judgment and Discernment
Jesus advises us to avoid judging. Signing on to the judging way of life is not going to go in your favor, he tells us. In the opening to Matthew 7, The Message translates it like this:
Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. [...]
Who do we love? (Poster!)
Soon to be a poster and t-shirt!
P.S. Here’s where you can buy the shirt! http://skreened.com/radicalloveproject
Get a first look at the new poster & t-shirt that explains who is and is not included in grace. »
our stories
love in the face of intimidation - Today two of our kids were walking home from the corner store, and found themselves walking with a group of about seven neighborhood young people. One of the guys talked to them. It was fine, and friendly, for a while. Then, as our kids were splitting off to go home, it got tense.
more about love & intimidation »
ideas about god and love
Telling the Truth - I want to talk about telling the truth. About the nagging feeling of really needing to speak what’s on your mind, or tell somebody off. I want to talk about whether truth is always a good idea. truth/beauty/love I take the idea that God is love very seriously. I have this idea that we have God-sensors — [...]