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"Fall" into...what?

Years ago, I learned English (not my first language). Seasons are interestingly named in English. For example, take "spring". What's that about? Is it a time to be coiled up like a spring... or perhaps to "spring" into something (whatever might that be)?That said, here we are at the start of the season of "fall". Fall into...? Fall for...?Lately as I've been thinking these silly yet serious thoughts, I have considered this "fall" as a spiritual season. How will I "fall into" love with Christ…See More
Oct 13, 2010
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Rev Al Adams posted a blog post

"Fall" into...what?

Years ago, I learned English (not my first language). Seasons are interestingly named in English. For example, take "spring". What's that about? Is it a time to be coiled up like a spring... or perhaps to "spring" into something (whatever might that be)?That said, here we are at the start of the season of "fall". Fall into...? Fall for...?Lately as I've been thinking these silly yet serious thoughts, I have considered this "fall" as a spiritual season. How will I "fall into" love with Christ…See More
Oct 5, 2010
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Aug 27, 2010
John E. Smith commented on Rev Al Adams's blog post 'Trans-it-...tion - hmmmmm...'
"Hi, Al. Cool post - good thoughts about what we need to remember about that "change" thing."
Jul 2, 2010
Maria P Tafoya commented on Rev Al Adams's blog post 'Trans-it-...tion - hmmmmm...'
"I love this. When we resist change, how often are we truly shunning Christ and the Spirit as they try to move us from one place to another? Isn't it wonderful to listen with someone else's ears?"
Jul 2, 2010
Rev Al Adams posted a blog post

Trans-it-...tion - hmmmmm...

Transition...Transitional...Transitioning...So what is it exactly that's in "transit"?A 'learner of English" posed some interesting questions a few days ago as I tried to describe what a "transitional minister" was. He shared that "trans" told him something was going somewhere. Maybe that something is the "it", as in "trans....it".When I pronounced "tion" for him, an AHA look came across his face. "I know what that is; I've heard that before! That's when a person is kicked out, when all others…See More
Jun 30, 2010
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Rev Al Adams commented on Dean Phelps's group 'Regional Ministries'
"which is more secure - facebook or Intersection? just a curiosity question..."
May 14, 2010
Rev Al Adams commented on Patricia Case's group '2011 General Assembly'
"love the Intersection reception/gathering idea!"
May 13, 2010
Rev Al Adams commented on Patricia Case's group '2011 General Assembly'
"what is the timetable of getting workshops organized (in the draft/planning stage of course)? Last GA, I had the meaningful fun of being part of pre-rating workshop possibilities while they were in the planning stages. Anything like that going on…"
May 12, 2010
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"what's your mailing address?"
May 12, 2010
Christian Piatt left a comment for Rev Al Adams
"you got it, just let me know!"
May 12, 2010
Christian Piatt left a comment for Rev Al Adams
"you got it, just let me know!"
May 12, 2010
Christian Piatt left a comment for Rev Al Adams
"Got the check - thanks! You should get the books any day now if they haven't already arrived."
May 12, 2010
Rev Al Adams left a comment for Christian Piatt
"We may want more signed books in a few weeks.....!"
Apr 29, 2010
Rev Al Adams left a comment for Christian Piatt
"Got books - awesome! The perfect discussion material for our new young adult ministry that's being "ignited" right now. They're also visioning a Saturday night worship experience they're initially calling "The…"
Apr 29, 2010
A blog post by Rev Al Adams was featured

Intersection...of what? Where?

I've been thinking a lot about the word "intersection" lately. How many intersections can you think of in your life? There's where your "home self" meets your "public self", never mind the interface points between the different faces of your "public self".... Let's see...how about your public grocery store self and your driving in rush hour self (maybe better not to go there...!). Your "at work and/or school self" and your "church self"...Like it or not, these are different facets of our…See More
Apr 21, 2010
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Web site URL
http://rollingoakscc.org
Are you a member of a faith community or church? If so, which one?
Rolling Oaks Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
What are you passionate about?
living life with abundant grace
Three adjectives that describe you...
passionate
Christ-centered
connecting
Favorite movies
G-Force
Pelican Brief
(and anything thought-provoking with a plot and a minimum of gratuitous sex and gore)
Favorite musical artists or genre?
jazz, ska, gospel, folk, etc....(not heavy metal)
Favorite quote or Bible verse
Ephesians 3:7-21 (The Message)
This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message. It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God's way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians. God saw to it that I was equipped, but you can be sure that it had nothing to do with my natural abilities. And so here I am, preaching and writing about things that are way over my head, the inexhaustible riches and generosity of Christ. My task is to bring out in the open and make plain what God, who created all this in the first place, has been doing in secret and behind the scenes all along. Through Christians like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels! All this is proceeding along lines planned all along by God and then executed in Christ Jesus. When we trust in him, we're free to say whatever needs to be said, bold to go wherever we need to go. So don't let my present trouble on your behalf get you down. Be proud! My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit--not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength-- that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you'll be able to take in with all Christians the extravagant dimensions of Christ's love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God. God can do anything, you know--far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Glory to God in the church!

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"Fall" into...what?

Posted on October 5, 2010 at 4:53pm 0 Comments

Years ago, I learned English (not my first language). Seasons are interestingly named in English. For example, take "spring". What's that about? Is it a time to be coiled up like a spring... or perhaps to "spring" into something (whatever might that be)?

That said, here we are at the start of the season of "fall". Fall into...? Fall for...?

Lately as I've been thinking these silly yet serious thoughts, I have considered this "fall" as a spiritual season. How…

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Trans-it-...tion - hmmmmm...

Posted on June 30, 2010 at 5:30pm 2 Comments

Transition...

Transitional...

Transitioning...

So what is it exactly that's in "transit"?

A 'learner of English" posed some interesting questions a few days ago as I tried to describe what a "transitional minister" was. He shared that "trans" told him something was going somewhere. Maybe that something is the "it", as in "trans....it".

When I pronounced "tion" for him, an AHA look came across his face. "I know what that is; I've heard that…

Continue

Intersection...of what? Where?

Posted on April 20, 2010 at 2:35pm 0 Comments

I've been thinking a lot about the word "intersection" lately. How many intersections can you think of in your life? There's where your "home self" meets your "public self", never mind the interface points between the different faces of your "public self".... Let's see...how about your public grocery store self and your driving in rush hour self (maybe better not to go there...!). Your "at work and/or school self" and your "church self"...

Like it or not, these are different…

Continue

Better than That! ( A Modern-Day Ananias in action)

Posted on April 15, 2010 at 6:35pm 0 Comments

In reading the passage in Acts 9 about the dramatic "conversion" of Paul, a memory popped into my mind as I thought not about Paul, but about Ananias....…

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Lay it Down! (Palm Sunday Thoughts)

Posted on March 27, 2010 at 4:30am 0 Comments

In Scripture, people waved palm branches to welcome Jesus to Jerusalem on His final arrival(Mark 11, Matthew 21, Luke 19, and John 12).

In addition, they laid their coats/outer garments on the road as sort of a “red carpet” welcome for Him. People in that day had one outer coat/cloak, so they were laying down an item of importance to be walked over by the donkey (think hooves, and road dirt, and perhaps donkey…well, let’s call it donkey “residue”, shall we?

What do we lay down to…

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At 8:31pm on August 27, 2010, Rebecca Woods gave Rev Al Adams a gift…
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At 11:05pm on April 29, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
you got it, just let me know!
At 3:02pm on April 29, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
Got the check - thanks!

You should get the books any day now if they haven't already arrived.
At 3:03pm on April 20, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
what's your mailing address?
At 3:01pm on April 20, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
yes, to me is fine. 423 W 18th St, Pueblo CO 81003.

And where do you want these books mailed?
At 2:42pm on April 20, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
sure thing. I happen to have 8 on hand so I can sign and send those right away. Let's say $15 each, shipping included? Would make for $120 total. That'll cover my costs and allow me to order more.
At 11:52am on April 20, 2010, Christian Piatt said…
hey Al, of course! Let me know how many copies you need (assuming you want the Oh God book ,as Split Ticket does not come out for a few months), then I can order them, sign and ship to you.
At 11:39am on December 1, 2009, Sue Briley said…
Thank you. I'm always looking for something for the women.
At 10:51am on December 1, 2009, Sue Briley said…
Rev. Adams,
Read your devotional on Santa and would like to use it for our DWM/CWF newsletter. May I have your permission to do so?
Thanks.
Blessings,
Sue Briley
At 7:23am on December 1, 2009, Nancy Brookhart said…
Thank you for this morning's Advent devotion. I'll keep this with me as I meet folks today.

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