Sharing from his own life regrets and from the work of Dr. Mirsolav Volf, Kyle encourages us that the magnetic and powerful life Jesus leads us into is found in choosing embrace over exclusion, in choosing self-sacrifice over others-sacrifice, and in resisting the power our in-group loyalty tests have over us.
Read MoreWe had big updates to share last Sunday on the health, operations, and finances of the church. If you feel invested in the project of this church at any level and weren’t able to be at the meeting, please give this recording a listen!
Read MoreKyle has often encouraged us toward embracing uncertainty (the wisdom of the Eastern Christian Tradition), but that begs a question: how does one pursue good or morality or righteousness or justice without certainty? Americans tend to rely on certainty to pursue these things, but there are other approaches that can help us feel more connected with God in the process, and, arguably, work better!
Read MoreTrue Peacemaking is accomplished through self-sacrifice, not protecting or preserving the status quo. Without attention to context, Jesus’ comment about bringing “not peace, but a sword” seems (at best) off-brand, and (at worst) became the rallying cry for the Crusades. But with some attention to Jesus’ context, we discover one of his most peacemaking and bridge building statements of all.
Read MoreBLV’s resident Spiritual Director gives us a crash course in hearing God’s voice by sharing from his life and unpacking three different historical perspectives on how to listen to God: Protestant, Catholic, and Charismatic.
Read MoreBrown Line Vineyard is crowd-funded. Our budget is not the work of a few major philanthropists or of grants from larger organizations. It is the work of dozens of people who call BLV home and feel passionate enough about what we do that they set aside money to give every month. We receive gifts anywhere from $20/month to $2,000/month. Join us!
Read MoreThis is one of the most true-feeling phrases we’ve come to discover in our experiences following Jesus and trying to put one foot in front of the other in life. Kyle shares about the life-change he’s experienced leaning into the way the Eastern Orthodox church has historically taught people how to pray and approach life, and how that’s different (in a good way) from what a Western American like him is used to.
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