Comments for The Road (Disciples of Christ)

Comment on Pray with Simplicity by Scott

Scott — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:06:13 +0000

I love prayers with quiet space.

With room for the Spirit to speak in silence.

Comment on Pray with Simplicity by Karen

Karen — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:51:30 +0000

Conversation led us to update this prayer using ordinary language to capture the original simplicity and honesty. Trying to make it feel authentic.

My Father
God
Your name is pure perfection
Be present with me now
Keep me on your path
Feed me today
I’m sorry
Move me to forgive
Keep me safe
You are in charge
You are amazing

What do you think? Does this work for you? What kind of prayer gets you connected to God?

Comment on Pray with Simplicity by Karen

Karen — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:31:43 +0000

Had a great conversation about the irony of this passage. Jesus is teaching his followers to pray simply, to pray quietly, to pray honestly. He then gives an example of a prayer that uses this approach. We are all familiar with his example and know it as the Lord’s Prayer — the prayer we pray LOUDLY and PROUDLY every Sunday in church. With our rote weekly ritual, we have completely lost the context in which Jesus was teaching. The words of a prayer are not the point. Jesus was teaching about the importance of a quiet, simple, honest conversation with God. It’s from that place, from that connection, that we find God’s purpose and unleash God’s muscle into our lives.

Comment on The Road — Evolution of a Logo by Blair Barrow

Blair Barrow — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:17:49 +0000

Wow – what a powerful visual. I’ve been praying for the new church and hope all is well. Love to you all as you travel His Road….

-Blair

Comment on The Road — Evolution of a Logo by Carolyn Wagner-Bark

Carolyn Wagner-Bark — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:44:17 +0000

I like the idea of the cross not being confined to the cup. What that means is I like the “main” road coming from out of the cup at the bottom right and extending beyond the cup at the top. The bold type for “The Road” seems easier to read than the “grungified” type. I like the Black “The Road” and “Christian Church” in white on the red chalice best. It is a clean sharp look. The green chalice is intriguing because of the green chalice we are ordering to use in worship. I still think the red is a recognizable logo and is more vivid. I think the road itself expresses the message of our church, I don’t know if the added people add anything, it may look cluttered.
Peace on your journey, Carolyn

Comment on Planning Our First Gathering, part 1 by Planning Our First Gathering, part deux « The Road Christian Church

Planning Our First Gathering, part deux « The Road Christian Church — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:41:41 +0000

[...] back! I left quite a cliff hanger with my last post. I hope you weren’t in suspense for too long! OK, onto the specifics for our inaugural [...]

Comment on Planning Our First Gathering, part 1 by Karen Lalicker

Karen Lalicker — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:58:07 +0000

LOL! I was still in bed.

Comment on Northern VA West Disciples Update by Karen Lalicker

Karen Lalicker — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:47:36 +0000

Cindy and I are making the commitment.

Comment on Northern VA West Disciples Update by Mary Swierenga

Mary Swierenga — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:30:31 +0000

I’m praying this church and ministry is powerful and fun and effective! Mary