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This Advent we invite you to join us for a series of reflections on the names of Jesus. The daily devotional text and any additional material will be on our App. Simply click the EVENT tab and select the day you wish to participate in. If you do not have the app, you can search and download ‘Commonwealth Knoxville’ on your app platform preference. For more about the community of Commonwealth, visi...

Special thanks to Robert Capon, Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, Erick Sorenson, Russ Johnson, Tony Sorci and Stanley Hauerwas for their contributions to this episode.

Special thanks to Dave Johnson, Lois Tverberg and Ray Vander Laan for their contributions to this podcast. 

Special thanks to Brian McLaren, Dave Johnson and Ray Vander Laan for their contributions to this podcast. 

What do you do when confronted with your unmet expectations? ...the places you were suppose to already be... or maybe the timing you had hoped for seems to have taken longer than expected. God is far more concerned at any given moment in who we are becoming, than what we are doing or where we are going. This "in between place" of becoming and doing is both a humbling and beautiful place. Today, ou...

There is "nothing new". Really? This is a common phrase that is easily laced with cynicism. But is it a true statement? What have we missed by adopting this posture? The words of scripture and actions of Jesus tell us something different. Embedded in creation to the kingdom now and to come He is making all things new. Be reminded of it. Look for it. Hear it. Recognize it. He is still creating and...

How many times have you asked, "where exactly is the peak of what we are experiencing in 2020"? For some of you, it's not just the events of this year, but it is rather, surviving a month, a week, a day, or a moment. Seems like most days just feel like fatigue on top of fatigue. What does this season leave you longing for? Where do you go? Our prayer is that you will long to simply ABIDE daily in...

Are you working more and more and resting and laughing a lot less? Growing tired and stressed more easily? Are you struggling to be present? It is easy to get there quickly no matter what your stage in life. Jesus invites us to a different path, a simple expression, a content space that has all the components of true rest in your walk and work with him.   

A saturated life is a life of constant activity, more information, and ever-increasing speed.  Creating a space to be still, rest, listen, and allow the Spirit to speak is not a natural outcome of a saturated life. Through the ancient tradition and model of Lectio Divina, it is our hope to create an environment, a sacred space, to sit in the presence of Jesus, listen to the word, and allow the Spi...