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Role Reversal Communion Had Me Crying

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:09:08 +0000

At YOUTH last night, Pastor Andy gave a message about belonging. He talked about his love of the Muppets – particularly how they are such a collection of oddballs and misfits, but they somehow belong together. He also shared the passage from the book of Acts where Peter has a vision from God – and […]

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Lent Day 7… Have We Fallen Out Of Belonging?

Brian Dolleman — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:00:21 +0000

Although we are many, we are one in Christ—and we belong to one another. —Romans 12.5 Sebastian Junger, in his fascinating book TRIBE: On Homecoming and Belonging, says: “Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary. It’s time for that to end. To say it bluntly, modern society seems to emphasize extrinsic […]

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What I Saw & How I Saw It (A Reflection On Travels & The Ways We See)

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 17:21:23 +0000

I’ve been on vacation – or “holiday” as they call it where my family and I have been – for the past month. For the last two years, we’ve been dreaming about, saving for, and planning this trip. We had places we wanted to go and specific sights we wanted to see. Two years of […]

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14 Good & Bad Stains 2014 Left On Me

Brian Dolleman — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:22:25 +0000

*note: The picture above was taken through the window of my room at the Los Angeles Dream Center from our recent trip with a crew from NWLife – serving for a week there. I’m so ready for 2015. This year—while it wasn’t all bad—certainly had more than it’s fair share of bad news. I’ve felt […]

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The Beauty Of The Flaw

Brian Dolleman — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:54:09 +0000

Some dear friends of mine have recently gone though an incredibly tragic and painful experience. Along with them, I want to know “Why?” I want answers. Conclusions. Resolutions. And I know there are none. Although there are no satisfying answers, I do believe beauty rises from our suffering – but just not quickly. It will […]

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May Leadership Be For You A True Adventure Of Growth

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:00:46 +0000

The following is from John O’Donohue’s book To Bless The Space Between Us – a book of blessings FOR A LEADER: May you have the grace and wisdom To act kindly, learning To distinguish between what is Personal and what is not. May you be hospitable to criticism. May you never put yourself at the […]

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