Wednesday, March 20, 2013

My Grampa Died This Morning

My grampa, Leo Belknap, passed away this morning just after 1 o'clock.  He was 91 years old.  I'm saddened by his death, obviously.  But there is one thing about his passing that fills my heart with joy.  Take a few minutes to listen to an interview I had with the guys at Last Words Radio, back in April 2009, to find out why....
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Vulnerability

One of the marks of a healthy and thriving church community is that vulnerability exists among its members.  Vulnerability, need not mean gullibility or susceptibility to abuse, here.  Rather, by vulnerability we mean a trusting transparency among members of the community that refuses to hide sins, struggles, idolatry, pain, fears, and needs from others.  A posture of vulnerability in community also invites inquiry...
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