CRM: Empowering Leaders
Playing your part in the story of God
About three years ago (when we first arrived in San Diego) Rob Yackley and I walked into the office of the newly hired varsity basketball coach for San Diego High and asked if he needed help. Little we know that this coach (Ryan) was praying just 45 minutes earlier to send him help. Needless to … Continue reading »
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23.March.2012
Comedic Mission
I have a hunch that I’d like to explore here. Earlier this week, I watched a video of Trevor Noah’s comedy routine. Trevor is a South African comedian, recently featured on the Jay Leno Tonight Show. His video, “Crazy NormalR…
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14.March.2012
"Gracious God, thank you for the diversity of human beings that surround me on every side. In the…"
“Gracious God, thank you for the diversity of human beings that surround me on every side. In the ideas, in the hopes, in the dreams, and in the struggles of those who share this earthly life, let me find that through a community of human beings I a…
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8.March.2012
Israel/Palestine Discernment Trip
Will there be a Nieucommunities presence in the West Bank in the near future? One of our greatest joy’s in being on staff with Nieucommunities is to watch both our staff and apprentices step into the role that they were created to play in the story of God. For Jonny and Janny Huckins that might … Continue reading »
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6.March.2012
NieuCommunities: A Missional Monastic Community (Part 2 of 2)
This is a two part blog series on the identity of NieuCommunities. Part 1 explored NieuCommunities as Monastic. Part 2 will explore NieuCommunities as Missional. NieuCommunities is a Missional-Monastic community. What the…? What does that mean? In the last post we explored NieuCommunities as Monastic and some of the reasons we felt compelled to rediscover [...]
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5.March.2012
NieuCommunities: A Missional Monastic Community (Part 1 of 2)
NieuCommunities is a Missional-Monastic community. What the…? What does that mean? Let me explain. NieuCommunities as Monastic: For 7 years NieuCommunities operated from Pangani. A truly remarkable property 20min north of Pretoria, nestled at the base of the Magaliesburg mountains. The first thing you notice when you step onto Pangani is the fresh, clean air [...]
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28.February.2012
12 Significant Photographs.
Download ’12 Significant Photographs,’ our 2011 year-end report here. “Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop” (Ansel Adams). Of all people to suggest such a modest creative output, Ansel Adams’ assertion that there are but a few significant photographs in our lives each year is a metaphor that extends way beyond the [...]
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27.February.2012
The Breathtaking Empty Space of an Open Door.
Read the latest [60* Stories] update, “The Breathtaking Empty Space of an Open Door,” here as well. [The Breathtaking Empty Space of an Open Door] “Lord, help me now to unclutter my life, to organize myself in the direction of simplicity. Lord, teach me to listen to my heart; teach me to welcome change, instead [...]
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24.February.2012
Curve Balls
Growing up in Indy, I remember the hot summer days at the baseball diamond. I remember stepping unto the plate to bat only to be greeted by nasty curve balls my friends had learned to throw. They knew I could hit most any other pitch but the curve …
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23.March.2012
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