Expressions Statement of Faith – Any Thoughts?

Posted by Erik on June 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

This is a first draft to Expressions Statement of Faith. I would love to hear any constructive feed back from my tribe and readers! Purpose/Mission The Purpose and Mission for all of our members is Seeking Expressions of Jesus as Lord in Life and Community (Matt. 16:13-20). This mission is accomplished as we take the … Read more

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Further Thoughts of Christian Plodding and the Dangers of Consumeristic Church

Posted by Erik on May 26, 2010 · 4 Comments 

It seems in the past few years I have been confronted by a growing dichotomy which seems to be taking shape within our Christian Church. Set up between two frontlines the Missional and Emergent tribes seem to call for radical reformation while the more streamline and orthodox seem to take this as a personal attack … Read more

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Letters from the Fringe in Plodding

Posted by Erik on May 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

A close friend of mine recently wrote a post called ‘Plodding’ which I’ve been thinking a lot about over the past few days. As such I’ve written a lettered response which I thought I would share for your dialogue too. Sometimes by our reading into others lives we too can find insight and a glimpse … Read more

Category Christianity, Church, Discipleship, Emergent, Faith, Life, Missional, Spirituality

I Believe in the Enigma of Expressions

Posted by Erik on March 8, 2010 · 1 Comment 

“Where were you when Crosby scored the golden goal?” That was the question I woke up to this past Monday morning as I sat there sipping my hot coffee and watching the Global Morning News. Like 85% of the rest of Canada I was sitting on the edge of my seat in front of the … Read more

Category Christianity, Church Planting, Disabilities, Emergent, Faith, God, Jesus, Missional, Physical Challenges, Prayer, Spirituality, Worship

Searching for the Real Avatar – “I See You!”

Posted by Erik on January 19, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Last Friday evening I had the opportunity to sit in a packed theater and watch the film Avatar for the first time. I was blown away by the amazing effects and swept into the story line by the many cultural connections with our world today. Like so many other films have done in past, Avatar … Read more

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Re:Genesis With Dr. Jeff Koep – Finding Health in the Midst of the Greatest Challenges

Posted by Erik on January 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Last November we had the honor of my friend and chiropractor Dr. Jeff Koep coming and sharing his faith with our Re:Genesis group. He had quite the testimony and spirit for encouraging holistic faith and health while we spoke for about 1 1/2 hours! Jeff offered five practices of holistic health which when applied with … Read more

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Returning to a State of Just Wondering…

Posted by Erik on November 14, 2009 · 3 Comments 

It seems like forever since I’ve been writing here on Just Wondering… In the same sense my time of sharing my thoughts on SE Calgary News over the last three months came and flew by. During that time a friend of mine asked if I would share some of my articles here on Just Wondering … Read more

Category Authenticity, Christianity, Disabilities, Emergent, Faith, Friends, God, Inspirational, Jesus, Life, Missional, Physical Challenges, Spirituality