With the fantastic response to the recent Lamb’s War Readers Survey, I’m feeling really excited about having real back-and-forth with my readers. I like knowing what you’re thinking, and I want to continue the conversation. In this spirit, I want to invite you to actively participate in the ongoing evolution of The Lamb’s War.
So, here’s the question I have for you:
Do you have questions that you would like to see me respond to here? Are there any real-world ministries you’d like to learn more about?
You might have a particular theological question you’d like to see explored. Or you might want to hear about a particular aspect of the Friends of Jesus community, and why it’s relevant to the wider body of Christ. Perhaps there’s a practical question, say about the dynamics of establishing a new Christian community, that you’d like to see dealt with.
Whatever it is, I’d like to know what you are interested in engaging with. While I can’t guarantee that I’ll respond directly to every question I receive, I’ll definitely take every question very seriously, considering how it might be integrated into our shared exploration of faithfulness in radical discipleship.
So what do you say? What are your questions? What do you want to see lifted up? Please share in the comments below!
I already wrote a post, but it disappeared. Forgive me if this is a duplication. I am impressed with Britain Yearly Meeting’s progress since their commitment in 2011 to make the inevitable changes needed to insure a future for humans on earth. I wonder what your community’s plans are. Because such fundamental changes are needed and solutions lie more at the local level, it is a great opportunity to redress the serious inequity issues at the same time. I recommend Naomi Klein’s new book, This Changes Everything.
Thank you, Judy! I agree that care for the creation and all of the many impacts that climate change and ecological destruction are having and will have on the most vulnerable among us is a theme that deserves greater attention on The Lamb’s War.
Haven’t read that book, but Brian McLaren’s Everything Must Change from a few years back covers the Gospel message of change tied directly to information about what we face today in the world – including the ecological crisis, wars and more.
We’ll have to check that out here in DC, Bill. Maybe a good book for our core community to take a look at?
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The instructions and examples of Jesus, e.g., to not pray in public but to do so in private,
— How does one incorporate substantially this important guidance into religious community services and life? personal life?
— Focus or lack of focus on the instructions and examples, and if little or selective focus, why?
— Challenges and successes in implementation.
TWO
A Christian theology that is consistent with science.
Thanks, Jim! I appreciate your suggestions.
a few years before Occupy, the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church (in downtown DC) did a study/discussion series on “Radical Hospitality.” I think the concept is a useful one for anyone who is trying to connect with others on any level, and I’d like to hear about any ministries that succeed with some aspect of this or raise more questions about this.