Dennis R. M. Teall-Fleming
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  • Gastonia, NC
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Dennis R. M. Teall-Fleming commented on Steve K.'s blog post 'A Potential Church Planter Makes ... The Decision'
"Like Like Like!  Sounds similar to the interview one coulda done with me fifteen months ago.  Welcome, Jimi!"
Jul 20, 2011
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"That's why it looks familiar!  Like you, I sometimes chant OM.  The past few years my meditation practice has lacked structure and discipline.  One of my favorite prayer methods is creative visualization.  It is one of my…"
Dec 18, 2010
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"STEVE!!!!  I Love you, brutha!   Pax,   -D"
Dec 17, 2010
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"Brian, you asked, so....the symbol at my page is the Sanskrit letter "Om", used in Hindu prayer/meditation, as well as by others- Christians, etc.  I chant the Om quite often as I meditate.   Pax,   -D"
Dec 17, 2010
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Web site URL
http://www.openheartsgathering.org
Are you a member of a faith community or church? If so, which one?
Pastor, Open Hearts Gathering, Gastonia, NC (http://www.openheartsgathering.org)
What are you passionate about?
Jesus. Justice. Love. Authenticity.
Three adjectives that describe you...
Radical
Evangelical
Liberal
Favorite movies
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Color Purple
Ordinary People
The Last Temptation of Christ
Romero
Entertaining Angels
Rebel Without A Cause
Favorite musical artists or genre?
Sting/The Police
Prince
U2
Sheryl Crow
Miles Davis
John Coltrane
Thelonious Monk
Favorite quote or Bible verse
Beyond the realms of good and evil there is a field. I'll meet you there.
-Rumi
Those who can't see Christ in the faces of the poor are atheists indeed.
-Dorothy Day

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Lent and Loss

Posted on February 22, 2012 at 1:20pm 0 Comments

Life is about Loss. That's the overall blessing of the season of Lent for me, that we as Christians get to celebrate Loss.



Why in the world would we want to do this? Well, let me tell you a story....



When I was 26, I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression. Four years ago, at 39, I was then diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I've spent my adult life struggling with these illnesses. Routine bouts of burning rage, and debilitating sadness; chronic migraines, and tempting… Continue

Let It Die

Posted on February 21, 2012 at 8:35pm 0 Comments

There isn’t much that disturbs me about the church emerging into the future. I’m not an optimistic person, just someone who’s excited about the future, as scary and uncertain as it might be. I do see some significant elements that will disturb many, but are inevitably definitive for the future. It is the most prevalent element that may be the most disturbing- the amount of death of traditional church structures and community that will occur over the years. While others may fear this, I for one… Continue

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At 8:04am on December 18, 2010, Brian Morse said…

That's why it looks familiar!  Like you, I sometimes chant OM.  The past few years my meditation practice has lacked structure and discipline.  One of my favorite prayer methods is creative visualization.  It is one of my favorite ways to pray for others.

 

BTW - I love your Dorothy Day quote.

 
 
 

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