Tengokujin

MNC :open house - July 21, 2010

2010-07-18T10:23:00.001+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

...bring your bento, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

check out this site, one of the first interactive online bibles with a japanese version:

http://www.youversion.com

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - July 14, 2010

2010-07-11T15:13:00.002+09:00

MNC :open house - July 7, 2010

2010-07-03T15:11:00.000+09:00

MNC :open house - June 30, 2010

2010-06-26T15:09:00.001+09:00

very important notice: we will not meet this week, stay tuned for the summer schedule...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

check out this site, one of the first interactive online bibles with a japanese version:

http://www.youversion.com

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - June 23, 2010

2010-06-19T20:43:00.000+09:00

MNC :open house - June 16, 2010

2010-06-16T17:37:00.001+09:00

MNC :open house - June 9, 2010

2010-06-06T17:34:00.000+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

...bring your bento, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

check out this site, one of the first interactive online bibles with a japanese version!

http://www.youversion.com

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - June 2, 2010

2010-06-01T17:45:00.000+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

...bring your bento, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - May. 19, 2010

2010-05-23T14:19:00.002+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

this week we will look at amos ch 2:4 - 2:16:

2:4 - 2:5 concludes the judgements against israel's neighbours.
2:6 - 2:16 catalogues the sins of israel against the Lord.

please read and meditate upon this passage ~ aaron

...bring your bento, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - May. 19, 2010

2010-05-17T16:42:00.000+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

this week we will dive back in to the study on the OT prophet amos...read the book of amos if you haven't lately, bring your bento, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - May. 12, 2010

2010-05-10T22:23:00.001+09:00

MNC :open house - May. 5, 2010

2010-05-05T12:57:00.000+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

this week we will break for golden week.

next week we will dive back in to the study on the OT prophet amos...read the book of amos if you haven't lately, bring your bento on wednesday, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - Apr. 28, 2010

2010-04-27T17:19:00.004+09:00

very important notice: we will be meeting on wednesdays until further notice.

this week we will break from the study while andy (dr.wang) is in town so he can teach us a bit about prophecy and hopefully pray for us as well.

after golden week we will dive back in to the study on the OT prophet amos...read the book of amos if you haven't lately, bring your bento on wednesday, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

MNC :open house - Apr. 21, 2010

2010-04-19T17:04:00.004+09:00

very important notice: this is the end of thursday nights for awhile, starting this week we will be meeting on wednesdays.

this week we will dive in to the study on the OT prophet amos...read the book of amos this week, bring your bento on wednesday, and get ready to seek the One Eternal through His rad and awesome Word...

amos info...
theme: "seek me and live"
aaron will continue to add some helpful information to this page as we go along:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfh3jkrm_589wgvs3hm

another source of the same info (though not always up to the minute):
http://tengokujin.blogspot.com/2010/04/book-of-amos.html

other useful links:

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

biblegateway.com

M*N*C inductive bible study page

The Book of Amos

2010-04-18T17:44:00.000+09:00

Amos ~ Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Author and Title

Amos is the author and the title of the book. His name means "burden bearer". Amos himself was from the Southern Kingdom of Judah. He was a dresser of sycamore trees and a sheep breeder. Legend says that Amos died when struck on the temple by Amaziah the Priest, or in the head with a hot iron by Uzziah, King of Judah. he was buried in Tekoa.

Date

chronology of OT kings [.pdf]

Clues to the time of Amos ministry are few and undetailed. The best we can do is arrive at an approximation of about 750B.C. Uzziah was king in Israel and Jereboam king of Judah at the time of this prophetic pronouncement. Jereboam II reigned from 793 B.C. - 753 B.C. and Uzziah reigned from 790 B.C. - until he died in 739 B.C. Their reigns overlap from 790 B.C.- 753 B.C. providing a window of 37 years in which Amos may have ministered.

Two other pieces of information that are suggestive but not conclusive of a ministry later in this 37 year window include the prophecy against Amaziah the priest (Amos 7:17) and reference to a "great earthquake"(Amos 1:1).

According to Numbers 4:3 a man must be at least 30 years old to be a priest. Even if this rite was observed, it only leaves us with a guess based on Amaziahs longevity. Amos says he will die in captivity which suggests that Amaziah still had at least 30 years of life ahead of him. This would suggest a late date.

The "great earthquake" may refer to a large earthquake that occurred in 750 B.C. Though this is not entirely reliable because dating for this earthquake is subject to variation of up to 30 years. The earthquake measured 8.2 on the richter scale and caused extensive damage at it's epicentre in the north of Israel which lessens by degree in archaelogical sites further south. Again, Israel and the surrounding region was subject to seismic activity because it lies on a major fault-line that forms the Jordan Valley and extends all the way to the African "Rift".

Prophets and Prophecy

chronology of OT prophets [.pdf]

Amos ministry overlaps with Hosea and Jonah who also prophesied to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Other prophets who make up this catagory known as 8th century prophets include Isaiah and Micah who prophesied to the Southern Kingdom of Judah.

Prophets functioned as a mouthpiece for God. They are hozeh, ro'eh and nabi - visionaries, seers and the third term simply means "spokesman of God". Prophets would affirm that Israel (collectively) are God's chosen people. Secondly, prophets would bring charges against the people and their unfaithfulness to the covenant. Thirdly, they would announce God's judgement against sin indicating that God would completely remove all sin from his sight. Finally they would speak of a remnant, a company of faithful people who would be spared and who would become the seed of a new community which was faithful to the covenant. In many ways the prophets brought the past, the present and the future together.

Prophecy should be understood as having both an immediate fulfilment and a future fulfilment. The typical motif used to express this is that of mountain ranges. From a distance it is possible to see the foothills and the highest peaks. As we draws closer and in fact traverses the mountain range we discover new vistas and peaks lying behind what was initially in view.

Relationship to Covenant Theology

In the process of studying the scriptures it is easy to take a verse, chapter or book and divorce them from the overarching story of the whole bible. Amos forms a part of the group of scripture that is called minor prophets. The minor prophets are called such because of the length of the manuscripts that their prophecies are recorded on, not because what they had to say was 'minor' in any way. The minor prophets in turn are a part of God's servants who called his people to repentance and observance of the covenant with it's laws, cursing and blessing. In this respect they were calling the people to participate in God's plan of redemption which he is working out through history. The grid below gives an overview of what this plan looks like. The arrow shape indicates the fact that history is moving toward an predetermined point established by God. The various blocks through the arrow indicate the form which the Kingdom of God manifests itself in it's movement toward it's consummation. We can find that Amos is located in the third block (The kingdom prefigured) where we have a physical theocracy in place with a physical kingdom by which we may identify God's people, purposes and perspectives.

Themes and Sub-themes

The theme that is emphasised throughout Amos is the sovereign and universal justice of God. This was expressed most vividly in the idea of the "day of the Lord". The "day of the Lord" is a time of great terror for the enemies of God and a time of great rejoicing for his people. The ESV study bible suggests the following six applications of this theme.

1. God created everything. His ethical and moral norms are universal and everyone is subject to them.

2. Justice and righteousness in the treatment of others are evidences of a right relationship with God.

3. Religious ritual that finds no expression in the right treatment of people is disgusting in the sight of God.

4. Israels covenant relationship was not a "guarantee" of special protection for them. In fact they would be held to a higher level of expectation and would be judged all the more harshly for covenant unfaithfulness.

5. The much expected "day of the Lord" would be a day of darkness and not light, for unfaithful Israel.

6. God being ever faithful to his covenant would preserve his remnant and being ever merciful would bring restoration and blessing.

Background

At the time of Amos ministry Israel was experiencing great prosperity and strength as a nation. At the same time, Assyria to the north appeared to be in decline and it's power was waning. Both of these factors combined with a religious arrogance that led Israel to believe that this was an indication of God's blessing and that God condoned their ways. Naturally, they concluded that God would soon send his messiah and that judgement would come upon their enemies.

Amos prophecy would prove to be very disturbing to the rulers and people of Israel. Capitalising on their expectations of a coming messiah that would execute judgement and lead Israel into a golden age, Amos deals a devastating blow. Israel would be the nation most severely judged. The coming "day of the Lord" would be a time for mourning and not rejoicing. Amos comes in the hope of turning hearts back to God and faithfulness to the covenant.

Outline

I. Superscription (1:1)

II. Oracles of Judgement (1:2 - 6:14)

A. Judgements on Israel's neighbours. (1:2-2:5)

B. Judgements on Israel.(2:6-6:14)

a. An oracle of warning (3:1-15)
b. An oracle of doom (4:1-13)
c. An oracle of entreaty (5:18-6:14)
d. An oracle of woe (5:18-6:14)

III. Visions of Judgement (7:1 - 9:15)

A. A vision of inescapable judgement.

a. The vision itself (7:1-9)
b. An experience reinforcing the vision (7:10-17)

B. A vision of the terrible end (8:1-14)

C. A vision of the Lord standing by the altar (9:1-15)

a. The thresholds shaken (9:1-10)
b. The booth of David restored (9:11-15)

Application

1. Amos calling as a prophet required him to remind them of God's covenant, their sin, coming judgment andd Gods mercy toward the faithful remnant and repentant sinners.
2. Amos abandoned his lucrative day trade to confront a hostile audience over sin.
3. Amos traveled a great distance in order to obey the Lord.
4. Amos confronts the superficial religion of Israel.

Section 1 - Amos 1:1

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Verse 1 Introduces us very briefly to Amos and gives us brief historical information related to the context.

Discussion

Explanation

Amos is a farmer-trader from Tekoa in Judah. God gave him visions about Israel, the kingdom in the North. Amos left everything behind and went to Israel to give his message. He reminded the people in Israel that God chose them, that God will judge their sin according to the covenant. He also told them that God is merciful. God will preserve a special group of faithful people to start a new covenant community.

Application

Unlike Amos, we are often unwilling to make the sacrifices needed to follow God.
Like Israel, we like to make a religion that suits us. We want God to follow us.
Our messages often only contain a message of unconditional love. We find it hard to talk about sin, judgement and repentence.
God uses ordinary people to do his work.
We should be willing to give up things if we want to follow Jesus.
God gives us a message to proclaim to the world.

Section 2 - Amos 1:2

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Verse 2 introduces the theme of judgement. It is a very thought provoking verse to reflect upon and very sobering in it's message. It feels very heavy, very weighty. We learn that God warns and then acts. He judges and then punishes, in the hope of repentance. We also learn about the severity and extent of the punishments.

The Lord Roars from Zion

- Amos uses images from his experience. The Lord roars reminds us of the frightening roar of the lion. Lions are a fearsome (scary) dangerous and powerful (strong) animal. Lions usually roar moments before they attack and kill their prey. When the Lord roars it is a sign that his judgement is coming.

Joel 3:16 and Jeremiah 25:30 use these same words to show how Gods protection of the righteous and his destruction of the wicked.

Psalm 18:13-15 shows the roaring of God is with powerful natural phenomenon like thunder, lightening, strong winds and earthquakes.

Hosea 13:8 uses the picture of a lion tearing and ripping it's prey as an image of God's judgement.

Using our experience, I think of the squealing of car tires before a bad crash where everyone dies. You hear the sound. You know what is going to happen. Then BANG. It's over. This is the kind of thought that Amos is sending. Sudden, unexpected judgement. The roar of the Lord is a warning.

- Zion is the name given to the Mount Moriah, the mountain where Abraham offered Issac as a sacrifice. David fought the Jebusites here and established Jerusalem upon it. Solomon later built the temple here. The origins of the name Zion cannot be found in the Hebrew language. The closest meaning is found in Arabic and means "the ridge of a mountain" and "a citadel".

Zion is also that place where the ark of the Lord was kept. To talk about Zion was to talk about the presence and power of God. This is the meaning that the prophets usually are thinking about. In the New Testament it is the place where the Lamb of God (Jesus) is seated and worshipped (Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 14:1-5).

Zion is important because it is the rival to the religious centres in the Northern Kingdom, Bethel and Dan. God has chosen Zion and rejected these other places. This would have been a big insult to the people in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. They thought they were safe and that God was blessing them. In fact the opposite is true and they are about to experience some terrible events.

He Utters His Voice From Jerusalem

- This is a literary device called parallelism. The second sentence uses different words as the first sentence but the meaning is similar. it is important to notice the differences to get the meaning.

Here we learn that the the roar of the Lord takes on the meaning of his voice. Amos is talking about God's voice. He means the message that he is giving. The message about judgement. The prophecy if you like. Jerusalem is another way of saying Zion. It means the same thing as Zion.

Amos 3:7 makes the connection between the roaring of God and the message of the prophet.

Surely the Lord does nothing unless he reveals it to his servants the prophets. A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord has spoken! Who can but prophesy?

When God speaks he generally uses people to speak through. It is not necessary thing, but it is his chosen method. By spekaing of the Lords voice, Amos wants the Israelites to know that the terrible things that will happen to them are not by accident. God's punishments follow God's threats. The words of the prophets are the evidence of that. Something to remember is that the threats are not the punishments. The message is not the event. This way we see God's patience. He warns before he does anything, in the hope that people will repent.

The Pastures of the Shepherds Mourn

- The pastures can also mean the dwellings. The place where the shepherds live. Or more generally, the environment in which they live. Mourn can also be understood as "laid waste" or "perish". So we have the picture of a place that has been completely ruined and is no longer good for living. No one can live there anymore.

The word pastures suggests a place where animals can be fed, crops can be grown and where people can rest and recover. Mourning, crying and sadness usually happens because of a shocking and unexpected loss of something that is very special. Either way we read it, this is a very discouraging and sad picture.

The Top of Carmel Withers

- Carmel is a symbol of abundance. (Psalm 65:12). The name means "fruit garden". It has steep slopes on the North and East where trees grow well. On the South and West the mountain slopes become fertile valleys and plains. The mountains water supply comes from some natural springs and rainwater. It's soil is rich and was good for cultivation of trees of different kinds. It has a natural beauty about it.

- In the bible Carmel represents beauty (Song of Solomon 7:5), fruitfulness (Isaiah 35:2), majesty (Jeremiah 46:18) and is a symbol of a happy and abundant life (Jeremiah 50:19).

-Amos says that this mountain will wither. It's beauty will become beastly. It's fruitfulness will become barreness. It's majesty will become unimpressive and it will no longer be a place where people want to live. Amos anticipates devastating crop loss brought on by drought and pestilence (Amos 7:1). Carmel will also lose it's status as a place of refuge (Amos 9:3). The Lord will find everyone. There will not be anywhere to hide. Not even the bottom of the ocean will hide you.

Section 3 - Amos 1:3 - 2:3

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Amos delivers a prophecy of judgement against the crimes of nations that surround Israel.

Discussion

If someone asked you, "What does it mean that God is just?", how would you respond?

Explanation

Which nations are mentioned throughout this passage?

What is the meaning of the various expressions especially those that are repeated?

What charges have been laid against the nations?

What sentences are passed down upon these nations?

Why is it significant that God judges these nations?

Application

Is there anything that particularly resonates with you that you would like to share?

What area of your life is God putting his finger on at the moment?

How have you been guilty of seeing the problem as being 'out there'?

Where is there an opportunity for you to show more compassion, humility and brokeness toward your enemies?

In what practical ways can Christians follow in Amos footsteps?

Section 4 - Amos 2:4 - 2:16

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Amos delivers a prophecy of judgement against Israels neighbour, Judah, and then shockingly, Israel.

Discussion

Discuss: What priority should the word of God (the bible) take in a life of worship?

Explanation

What crime is Judah guilty of? What judgement has the Lord decreed?

What crimes is Israel guilty of? What judgement has the Lord decreed?

The list of Israels crimes is long and detailed. What is the significance of this?

Summarise and Explain the following sections of Chapter 2.

Ch 2:6b - 7a

Ch 2:7b - 8

Ch 2:9 - 10

Ch 2:11 - 12

Ch 2:13 - 16

Application

In what ways can we trivialise or marginalise God's word?

What idols commonly offer themselves as substitutes for Gods word (the Bible)?

What part does rememberance play in our relationship to God?

What positive qualities are suggested by those things which are condemned by God?

What part should ethical and moral living play in our relationship to God and others?

Section 5 - Amos 3:1 - 3:15

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

An oracle of warning against Israel containing specific indications of the nature of the judgement against them and a defense of Amos boldness in prophesying.

Discussion

Discuss: "Do two walk together unless they have agreed to meet."

Explanation

This section can be broadly broken into two parts;

Ch 3:1- 8

vs 1 - 2 Introductory remarks and prologue
vs 3 - 6 Warning and reasoning
vs 7 - 8 Justification and grounds for prophesying

Ch 3:9 -15

vs 9 - 12 Assembling the nations as a witness
vs 13 - 15 An inescapable judgement and a remnant preserved

Application

What lesson or lessons does verse two teach us about how we relate to God?

What does verse eight teach us about God`s manner of communicating to us?

How is verse twelve an indication of God`s mercy.

Section 6 - Amos 4:1 - 4:13

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

Amos continues his deluge of bad news for Israel in this devastating oracle of doom.

Discussion

If you were to summarise the contents of chapters 1 - 3 in a few bullet points what would they be?
Describe in detail the ministry of Amos, the character of the Nation of Israel, the attitude and heart of God up to this point.
How does God deal with pride, stubborness and rebellious in people?

Explanation

Specifically who is being condemned in 4:1-3?
Explain the images of destruction in 4:2-3.
Notice 4:4-5. What is the tone of God’s command in these verses? What was happening at Bethel and Gilgal?
Notice carefully 4:6-11. List the things the Lord had done to try to make the people return to Him.

Application

Does the Lord do these things today to make us return to Him?
Do I realize that God may be trying to tell me something?
Since the people “did not return to Me,” what were the consequences going to be in 4:12?
How is 4:13 the climatic point of this chapter?

Section 8 - Amos 5:14 - 5:27

AMOS 5:14 - 5:27

Seek Me and Live

Introduction

God condemns both the actions (social injustice and oppression of the poor) and the attitudes of (empty religious practices) of his people. His desire from them is justice and righteousness.

Discussion / Explanation

Are the commands in Amos 5:14 - 15 the same or different than those in Amos 5:4a and 6b? Why is God so concerned about justice (Leviticus 19:15)? As Christians how can we respond to God's command to "seek good" (Romans 12:9-10; James 1:27)?

What is the "day of the Lord" (Amos 5:18; Isaiah 2:12; Joel 1:15)? Is this a future day or has it already happened? Why is this day one of darkness and not light (Amos 5:20)? How does the use of animals in Amos 5:19 help describe this day?

Why does God reject Israel's worship "festivals" and "assemblies" (Amos 5:21 - 23; Isaiah 1:13)? How does our disobedience impact our worship of God? What does God truly desire from his people (Psalm 51:16-17)?

Read Amos 5:24. Where also have you heard this quoted? What is the connection between "justice" and "righteousness" (Psalm 33:5; 1 Kings 10:9)? How might have idolatory (Amos 5:26) contributed to their judgement of exile to Assyria in 722 B.C. (Amos 5:27)?

Application (space for you to write what God is speaking to your heart, here.)

MNC :open house - Apr. 14, 2010

2010-04-12T19:10:00.003+09:00

very important notice: this is the end of thursday nights for awhile, starting this week we will be meeting on wednesdays.

this week we will chill and prepare for the study on the OT prophet amos which will start next week...bring your bento on wednesday and stay tuned for more open-house event info...

check this out, simple acts that change lives:
from pbs...women in ethiopia receiving fistula surgery...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w-fOmovijc

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part three of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

this is the section entitled "the great irruption" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Introduction Part III:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981018.mp3

Introduction Part II:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981011.mp3

Introduction to Sacrifice, Part I:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981004.mp3

syllabus:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/thecross.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :open house - Apr. 8, 2010

2010-04-04T19:22:00.002+09:00

very important notice: this is the end of thursday nights for awhile, starting next week we will be meeting on wednesday.

this week we will not meet due to an m*n*c semester break...see you next week on wednesday and stay tuned for more open-house events in the future including an OT prophet study on the book of amos...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part three of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

this is the section entitled "the great irruption" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Introduction Part III:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981018.mp3

Introduction Part II:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981011.mp3

Introduction to Sacrifice, Part I:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981004.mp3

syllabus:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/thecross.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :open house - Apr. 1, 2010

2010-03-28T19:00:00.002+09:00

this week we will not meet due to the ywam 50th anniversary event in osaka...see you there and stay tuned for more open-house events in the future...

important notice: we will be moving to a new weekday soon.

check this out:
an audio excerpt from the book "jesus wants to save christians"
http://www.jesuswantstosavechristians.com/media/JWTSC_chapter1.mp3

http://jesuswantstosavechristians.blogspot.com/

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part three of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

this is the section entitled "the great irruption" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Introduction Part III:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981018.mp3

Introduction Part II:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981011.mp3

Introduction to Sacrifice, Part I:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981004.mp3

syllabus:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/thecross.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Mar. 25, 2010

2010-03-20T21:52:00.002+09:00

this week we will not meet due to the tommy walker music event in nishinomiya...see you there and stay tuned for more open-house events in the future.

check this out:
an audio excerpt from the book "jesus wants to save christians"
http://www.jesuswantstosavechristians.com/media/JWTSC_chapter1.mp3

http://jesuswantstosavechristians.blogspot.com/

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part three of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

this is the section entitled "the great irruption" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Introduction Part III:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981018.mp3

Introduction Part II:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981011.mp3

Introduction to Sacrifice, Part I:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum981004.mp3

syllabus:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/thecross.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Mar. 18, 2010

2010-03-13T16:15:00.002+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Mar. 11, 2010

2010-03-09T16:14:00.000+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Mar. 4, 2010

2010-03-04T13:28:00.000+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Feb. 25, 2010

2010-02-25T10:02:00.000+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Feb. 18, 2010

2010-02-17T18:19:00.001+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Feb. 11, 2010

2010-02-11T10:26:00.002+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Feb. 4, 2010

2010-02-02T22:31:00.001+09:00

MNC :thursday edition - Jan. 28, 2010

2010-01-23T15:17:00.002+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we plan to connect with the sbs team and talk about their involvement in thursdays or other venues here in japan..

**important notice: we will now be meeting thursday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

this is the last in the series "the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Responses to the Incarnation
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0037.mp3

The Result of the Great Intersection
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0036.mp3

Fully God and Fully Man
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0035.mp3

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Jan. 21, 2010

2010-01-18T18:35:00.002+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will talk about the sbs team and their involvement in thursdays or other venues here in japan..

**important notice: we will now be meeting thursday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

The Result of the Great Intersection
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0036.mp3

Fully God and Fully Man
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0035.mp3

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Jan. 14, 2010

2010-01-12T20:47:00.000+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this is the further notice that has been spoken of:

**important notice: we will now be meeting thursday nights until further further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

Fully God and Fully Man
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0035.mp3

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Jan. 7, 2010

2010-01-04T19:34:00.001+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this is the further notice that has been spoken of:

**important notice: we will now be meeting thursday nights beginning on jan. 7 until further further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :thursday edition - Dec 29, 2009

2009-12-29T09:24:00.003+09:00

we will not meet officially until the new year...this is the further notice that has been spoken of:

**important notice: we will now be meeting thursday nights beginning on jan. 7 until further further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :tuesday edition - Dec 22, 2009

2009-12-21T16:12:00.001+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this is our last tuesday before break so we will chill and maybe throw on a movie this week...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...further notice is coming really soon...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

The Self-Awareness of Jesus
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0034.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :tuesday edition - Dec 15, 2009

2009-12-13T13:12:00.001+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...we will chill and maybe throw on a movie this week...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...further notice is coming soon...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...part two of the guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"the great intersection" (in reverse order...start at the bottom)

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus III
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0033.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus II
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0032.mp3

the absolute uniqueness of Jesus I
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0031.mp3

the promise and the expectation ii:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0030.mp3

the promise and the expectation i:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0029.mp3

introduction:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0028.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

film trivia:
the "wilhelm scream" was recorded for a movie in the '50s and has been recycled as a running joke for sound designers in more than 149 movies since then, including all of the star wars and indiana jones movies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio

MNC :tuesday edition - Dec 8, 2009

2009-12-05T17:01:00.003+09:00

MNC :tuesday edition - Dec 1, 2009

2009-12-01T07:32:00.001+09:00

MNC :tuesday edition - Nov 24, 2009

2009-11-23T20:34:00.001+09:00

MNC :tuesday edition - Nov 17, 2009

2009-11-15T19:16:00.003+09:00

MNC :tuesday edition - Nov 10, 2009

2009-11-06T19:44:00.002+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will hear from a ywam team from amsterdam, they will share what they are experiencing here in japan...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 3.5: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0004.mp3

bus stop 3.4: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0003.mp3

bus stop 3.3: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0002.mp3

bus stop 3.2: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0001.mp3

bus stop 3.1: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0054.mp3

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

Adlib Steelpan Panorama 09 NYC from Thomas Piper on Vimeo.

MNC :tuesday edition - Nov 3, 2009

2009-10-31T19:06:00.003+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will pray...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 3.5: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0004.mp3

bus stop 3.4: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0003.mp3

bus stop 3.3: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0002.mp3

bus stop 3.2: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0001.mp3

bus stop 3.1: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0054.mp3

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

a couple of articles from the next wave:
http://www.the-next-wave-ezine.info/issue130/index.cfm?id=53&ref=COVERSTORY
http://www.the-next-wave-ezine.info/issue127/index.cfm?id=50&ref=COVERSTORY

a chapter from a book...thoughts on small groups:
[ .pdf ] http://www.tonyandfelicitydale.com/TheRabbitSample.pdf

MNC :tuesday edition - Oct 27, 2009

2009-10-25T22:51:00.001+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will pray...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 3.5: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0004.mp3

bus stop 3.4: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0003.mp3

bus stop 3.3: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0002.mp3

bus stop 3.2: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0001.mp3

bus stop 3.1: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0054.mp3

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

MNC :tuesday edition - Oct 20, 2009

2009-10-18T13:32:00.002+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will pray...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 3.5: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0004.mp3

bus stop 3.4: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0003.mp3

bus stop 3.3: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0002.mp3

bus stop 3.2: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0001.mp3

bus stop 3.1: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0054.mp3

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

some clips from the ippon event a couple of years ago...bring it back, jrg.jp!
http://cdn3.libsyn.com/cteij/IPPON_2007.m4v?nvb=20091017122055&nva=20091018123055&t=02eb479aa876576ac5b65

MNC :tuesday edition - Oct 13, 2009

2009-10-11T15:09:00.002+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will pray...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 3.5: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0004.mp3

bus stop 3.4: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0003.mp3

bus stop 3.3: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0002.mp3

bus stop 3.2: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/wcr0001.mp3

bus stop 3.1: humanity
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0054.mp3

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

röyksopp - tricky_tricky fresh rmx track from project77

MNC :tuesday edition - Oct 6, 2009

2009-09-27T14:09:00.004+09:00

MNC :tuesday edition - Sept 29, 2009

2009-09-21T11:43:00.005+09:00

Elijah Moore Video Part BURL FACTOR

Gettin' Weird With... Greg Foeller

an article from enochmagazine.com:
http://www.enochmagazine.com/articles/general/the-brandt-russo-experience

MNC :tuesday edition - Sept 22, 2009

2009-09-14T16:52:00.004+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...this week we will meet in spite of the holiday, we will have a media-based discussion event...i.e. movie night!

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 2c: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0053.mp3

bus stop 2b: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0052.mp3

bus stop 2a: the universe
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0051.mp3

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

new book:
http://patrickdodson.tumblr.com/

sweet photos:
http://www.younggalleryphoto.com/photography/brandt/brandt.html?

mythbusters digital art demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKK933KK6Gg

MNC :tuesday edition - Sept 15, 2009

2009-09-07T19:53:00.005+09:00

come on over with some food for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will continue with open forum and perhaps schedule a date for a [soak.] event...

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

cool quote lookup inspired by glenn...

"Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, "Do it again" to the sun; and every evening, "Do it again" to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we."

- G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy
http://www.leaderu.com/cyber/books/orthodoxy/ch4.html

MNC :tuesday edition - Sept 8, 2009

2009-09-06T08:30:00.010+09:00

welcome back from summer adventures, it was nice to chill at the beach for a few mondays!

**important notice: we will be meeting tuesday nights until further notice...

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about listening, watching, responding, and being part of what God is already doing ('cause it's pretty cool.)...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums and hope to bring back the [soak.] event on a regular basis...this week we will discuss some possibilities for scheduling and see who is around to chill with this semester...

a rad old-school audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture series given at PBC in Palo Alto:

"bus tour of reality" (in reverse order...start at the bottom...stay with it, the audio quality gets better eventually!)

bus stop 1b: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0050.mp3

bus stop 1a: God
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0049.mp3

series outline:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/m0048.mp3

syllabus:
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/audio/cwx.html

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week (from ted)...tinkering school:

http://www.ted.com/talks/gever_tulley_s_tinkering_school_in_action.html
http://www.tinkeringschool.com

another talk from gever tulley...5 dangerous things for kids:

http://www.ted.com/talks/gever_tulley_on_5_dangerous_things_for_kids.html

similar and related projects:
http://www.studioforurbanprojects.org
http://leonardosbasement.org

MNC - June 15, 2009

2009-06-14T14:58:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...this will be our last official event before summer begins, so please come and say farewell to those who are leaving the country for a while...

a heartfelt audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture given at PBC in Palo Alto in the spring of 2005:

"lessons i am learning..."
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.mp3

an accompanying pdf:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.pdf

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week (from ted)...lifesaving design:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/amy_smith_shares_simple_lifesaving_design.html

similar and related projects: http://www.changedbydesign.com

comparative size:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r22t-A-eJ3k

a similar theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL4cFjmnQT8

MNC - June 8, 2009

2009-06-06T20:39:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...this will be our second-last official event before summer begins...

a heartfelt audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture given at PBC in Palo Alto in the spring of 2005:

"lessons i am learning..."
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.mp3

an accompanying pdf:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.pdf

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week (from ted)...lifesaving design:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/amy_smith_shares_simple_lifesaving_design.html

similar and related projects: http://www.changedbydesign.com

comparative size:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r22t-A-eJ3k

a similar theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL4cFjmnQT8

MNC - June 1, 2009

2009-05-23T14:52:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

a heartfelt audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture given at PBC in Palo Alto in the spring of 2005:

"lessons i am learning..."
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.mp3

an accompanying pdf:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.pdf

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r22t-A-eJ3k

a similar theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL4cFjmnQT8

and an interesting look at the real jesus in contrast to "making Him in our image":

http://www.youtube.com/v/9mf-bbuIh7Y

in print form:
http://www.buzzflash.com/contributors/03/09/17_franken.html

MNC - May 25, 2009

2009-05-23T09:29:00.005+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

a heartfelt audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture given at PBC in Palo Alto in the spring of 2005:

"lessons i am learning..."
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.mp3

an accompanying pdf:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.pdf

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week (from max7.org):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhP32AWfL8

available for download from max7 (along with others) here:
http://www.max7.org/resource.aspx?id=bb1e17c4-870a-48f2-b83e-adbf2f70d403

cameo of the week from sharon "auntie" chillin' with elvis costello back in '79...the vid for the song, "oliver's army":

it's legit...she was really there...check out the vid around 2 min:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYnhWqtGfY

check out this cool historical documentary from oz:

more info and clips:
http://thechristfiles.com.au/

MNC - May 18, 2009

2009-05-12T12:13:00.004+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this season we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...asaka is heading to canada this week, so wish her well as she goes!

a heartfelt audio file from glenn miller...a guest lecture given at PBC in Palo Alto in the spring of 2005:

"lessons i am learning..."
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.mp3

an accompanying pdf:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/forum2005a.pdf

more audio from glenn:
http://christian-thinktank.com/audio/new_audiolex.html

video of the week (from max7.org):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhP32AWfL8

available for download from max7 (along with others) here:
http://www.max7.org/resource.aspx?id=bb1e17c4-870a-48f2-b83e-adbf2f70d403

cameo of the week from sharon "auntie" chillin' with elvis costello back in '79...the vid for the song, "oliver's army":

it's legit...she was really there...check out the vid around 2 min:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYnhWqtGfY

check out this cool historical documentary from oz:

more info and clips:
http://thechristfiles.com.au/

MNC - May 11, 2009

2009-05-09T17:00:00.004+09:00

MNC - May 4, 2009

2009-05-02T18:15:00.002+09:00

we will take a break this week for golden week...next week we will continue with our media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

check out this cool idea for collaborative music:

Playing For Change | Song Around The World "Stand By Me" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.

fullscreen http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741
from http://playingforchange.com

MNC - April 27, 2009

2009-04-18T22:08:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will continue with some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

check out this cool idea for collaborative music:

Playing For Change | Song Around The World "Stand By Me" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.

fullscreen http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741
from http://playingforchange.com

links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

relationship part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship-1.m4a

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relationship part 2:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship2-1.m4a

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relationship part 3:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship3-1.m4a

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another relationship series part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationships1-1.mp3

MNC - April 20, 2009

2009-04-18T16:10:00.001+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will move on to some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

relationship part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship-1.m4a

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relationship part 2:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship2-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 3:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship3-1.m4a

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another relationship series part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationships1-1.mp3

MNC - April 13, 2009

2009-04-04T16:46:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...our inductive instruction study on the book of ruth is finished, perhaps we will move on to some media-based discussion events and open forums to finish out the season...

back by popular demand, here are some more links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

relationship part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship-1.m4a

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relationship part 2:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship2-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 3:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship3-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

another relationship series part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationships1-1.mp3

and another cool old movie to follow up last week's:

william powell and myrna loy in the thin man goes home:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=32441971690435022&hl=en

MNC - April 6, 2009

2009-03-22T10:22:00.005+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...also, there is a hanami event on this weekend near ashiya-gawa, perhaps we will see some of you there...

back by popular demand, here are some more links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

relationship part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 2:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship2-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 3:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship3-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

another relationship series part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationships1-1.mp3

and a cool old movie to check out over spring break:

william powell and myrna loy in the thin man:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2974105452145119066&hl=en

MNC - March 23, 2009

2009-03-20T19:11:00.005+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...this week we will hold part five of our mini course on the inductive bible study method focusing on instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we will try to wrap up our study on the book of ruth...we will be off on march 30th for spring break, but stay tuned for hanami plans later on...

back by popular demand, here are some more links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

relationship part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 2:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship2-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

relationship part 3:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationship3-1.m4a

controller="true" loop="false" bgcolor="#000000" pluginspage='http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/'>

another relationship series part 1:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Media/relationships1-1.mp3

MNC - March 16, 2009

2009-03-10T20:51:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...this week we will hold part four of our mini course on the inductive bible study method focusing on instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we will try out the method we have previously discussed and study the book of ruth...

back by popular demand, here are the links to the relationship podcasts from patrick dodson:

unconditional love:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2007/9/8_unconditional_love.html

relationship:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Relationship.html
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Debrief_files/4_DTS_debrief_Relationships.wav

check this rad scene on mercy and grace from les misérables:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-KRbQFtQ0w

MNC - March 9, 2009

2009-03-07T12:10:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...next week we will hold part three of our mini course on the inductive bible study method focusing on instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we will try out the method we have previously discussed and study the book of ruth...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

check this sweet short film spin from double edge films:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP59tQf_njc

more here, check out the trailer for their new full-length film ink:
http://www.DoubleEdgeFilms.com/

MNC - March 2, 2009

2009-02-21T11:14:00.004+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...this week we will hold part three of our mini course on the inductive bible study method focusing on instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we will try out the method we have previously discussed and study the book of ruth...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

check this cool girl out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH2YuYrwzFs

more here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnt0-5nhEFM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz32_nJlP8Q

MNC - February 23, 2009

2009-02-21T10:07:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...this week we will hold part two of our mini course on the inductive bible study method instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we may have a guest lecturer fresh from the sbs course...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

check this media project out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiNBmNl88Pk
couldn't find any credits on the site on who to work with if you want this kind of inspiration though...

summer job, anyone? one day left!
http://islandreefjob.com

MNC - February 16, 2009

2009-02-15T11:40:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...next week we will hold part two of our mini course on the inductive bible study method instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...we may have a guest lecturer fresh from the sbs course...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

interesting link from ly-ann:
http://worshipandthearts.blogspot.com/

summer job, anyone? check this out:
http://islandreefjob.com

MNC - February 9, 2009

2009-02-07T20:29:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...next week we will hold part two of our mini course on the inductive bible study method instruction for those interested in teaching it to others...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

interesting link from ly-ann:
http://worshipandthearts.blogspot.com/

MNC - February 2, 2009

2009-01-24T17:26:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will also begin our mini course on the inductive bible study method aimed at instructing for teaching it to others...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

interesting link from ly-ann:
http://worshipandthearts.blogspot.com/

check out this rad freestyle scootering vid from akira:

REviseddd TPC part from matt mckeen on Vimeo.
http://vimeo.com/2819017?pg=embed&sec=2819017

MNC - January 26, 2009

2009-01-18T11:12:00.001+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will also be working on plans for a one or two week mini course on the inductive bible study method for those who are interested in teaching it to others...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

interesting link from ly-ann:
http://worshipandthearts.blogspot.com/

check out this movie called mujo no kaze / the wind of impermanence:
http://mnkmovie.com/

trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkOxqroGT8
http://mnkmovie.com/trailer_medium/

and a new one coming up this year, called the bicycle...

MNC - January 19, 2009

2009-01-17T12:26:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...we will also be discussing possible plans for a mini course on the inductive bible study method...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

MNC - January 12, 2009

2009-01-10T14:10:00.002+09:00

we will not meet this week due to the national holiday, but please spend some intentional time with others this week and we plan to meet again next week...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

check out this convocation speech by steve jobs...some interesting details of his story and approach to life/creativity:

part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qQDBaTIjY3s

part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ShoOOS2GrWU

MNC - January 5, 2009

2009-01-04T10:47:00.002+09:00

happy new year!
welcome back...come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

check out this convocation speech by steve jobs...some interesting details of his story and approach to life/creativity:

part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qQDBaTIjY3s

part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ShoOOS2GrWU

MNC - December 15, 2008

2008-12-14T20:10:00.003+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...ly-ann and andy are back in town to celebrate with us so come over and catch up with them...this week will be our last meeting before the holidays, we will officially begin again in january...

creativity, media, the arts and God's heart...
seven part video series from patrick dodson on content development:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/content.html

also be sure to check out tasha and nates's site, they are exploring justice issues on a global scale using their talent for photography to connect people, celebrate culture, and broach sensitive topics on society/injustice:

http://capturedbytasha.com

MNC - December 8, 2008

2008-12-06T16:39:00.006+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...we are thinking and talking about dreams and future, reconciliation and moving forward...next week, dec. 15 will be our last meeting before the holidays, we will have some old M*N*C friends back in town who hope to stop by and celebrate with us then...

check this out if you haven't yet...some good stuff in here on dreams, goals, and life...

dr. randy pausch last lecture at carnegie mellon university (part 1 of 9):
achieving your childhood dreams

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nrFMRuB2lbA

full length (no japanese subtitles):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

also be sure to check out tasha and nates's site, they are exploring justice issues on a global scale using their talent for photography to connect people, celebrate culture, and broach sensitive topics on society/injustice:

http://capturedbytasha.com

MNC - December 1, 2008

2008-11-29T22:59:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...if you get a chance, read the shack...the japanese version is out now too...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2008/11/10_Desires%2C_Dreams_and_Passion.html

...discussion on the place of desires and passions in decision making...

check out benny's site, he is combining a unique approach to music, innovation, creativity, and cultural music with a heart for setting people free from the constraints of the mind/society/injustice:

http://bennyprasad.com

MNC - November 24, 2008

2008-11-22T10:18:00.002+09:00

we have a national holiday so we will not meet this week, but please spend some quality time with someone...repost of the podcast and check out info for those who did not have time last week...read the shack if you haven't yet, the japanese version is out now too...see you next monday...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2008/10/29_Calling_and_Confusion.html

...teaching on guidance and making your own decisions...

check out benny's site, he is combining a unique approach to music, innovation, creativity, and cultural music with a heart for setting people free from oppression:

http://bennyprasad.com

MNC - November 17, 2008

2008-11-15T13:40:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...this week we will celebrate tamaki and naomi and shinichi as they begin another year of life and adventures...perhaps we will even play the farming game again...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2008/10/29_Calling_and_Confusion.html

...teaching on guidance and making your own decisions...

check out benny's site, he is combining a unique approach to music, innovation, creativity, and cultural music with a heart for setting people free from oppression:

http://bennyprasad.com

MNC - November 10, 2008

2008-11-08T13:23:00.002+09:00

come on over with something for dinner and a heart to listen and dialogue about life and challenges...

podcast of the week:
from trent's brother tre sheppard at re:engage 2006:

http://www.factorynetwork.org/podcasts/reengage2006/tresheppard-factorystory.mp3

...the story of the factory...

MNC - November 3, 2008

2008-10-25T18:09:00.005+09:00

we will not officially meet this week due to the national holiday on monday...the podcast is a repeat for those who missed trent's style and enthusiasm last week...

podcast of the week:
from trent sheppard at re:engage 2006:

http://www.factorynetwork.org/podcasts/reengage2006/trentsheppard-boredombeautypain.mp3

...boredom, beauty, and pain...epic story...and reggae yoik...

boredom: our restlessness for the story of God

beauty: the privilege of sharing in the dreams of God

pain: the honour of sharing in the things that break His heart

MNC - October 27, 2008

2008-10-18T18:56:00.005+09:00

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undergroundosaka

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be continuing our discussion on questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...please remember to bring a bento or some form of food to eat...

podcast of the week:
from trent sheppard at re:engage 2006:

http://www.factorynetwork.org/podcasts/reengage2006/trentsheppard-boredombeautypain.mp3

...boredom, beauty, and pain...epic story...and reggae yoik...

boredom: our restlessness for the story of God

beauty: the privilege of sharing in the dreams of God

pain: the honour of sharing in the things that break His heart

*photo: 1 cor. 13 new life version

MNC - October 20, 2008

2008-10-11T15:35:00.004+09:00

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undergroundosaka

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be continuing our discussion on questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...

podcast of the week:
from dr. kim tan at re:engage 2006:

http://www.factorynetwork.org/podcasts/reengage2006/drkimtan-jubileegospel.mp3

...the concept of the jubilee system and its practical application in society...

and some follow-up questions:
http://www.factorynetwork.org/podcasts/reengage2006/drkimtan-qa.mp3

*photo: nihon garden style, kansai 2008

MNC - October 13, 2008

2008-10-10T13:20:00.001+09:00

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undergroundosaka

we will be officially off for the national holiday...and kyle's birthday...please find some quality time to share with someone, recharge, and relax...see you next week...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2007/4/27_Guest_Podcast_-_Lynn_Green_-_Transformation.html

...guest podcast from the re:engage workshop...lynn green, on the theme of transformation of nations...

check out this site (and read the story on this page http://www.itn-global.com/picture-transformation.html):
http://www.itn-global.com/about-itn.html

...and a creative video from ok go:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI

*photo: bmx love, summer 2008

MNC - October 6, 2008

2008-09-27T12:58:00.004+09:00

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projectskates.com

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be continuing our discussion on questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2007/2/16_Dreams_and_Transition.html

...how dreams can pull us towards our future and some steps in that process...

check out this cool story of a student from the usa...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-qTiYA1WiY8

*photo: mini ramp night session, 2008

MNC - September 29, 2008

2008-09-24T11:54:00.001+09:00

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undergroundosaka.com

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be continuing our discussion on questions of future, destiny, goals, and life...if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...

podcast of the week:
from todd capen from kailua:

in the series on the sermon on the mount

http://isite1103.intellisite.com/files/TPC/Sermons/Sermon-5-11-08-Todd%20Capen.mp3

...swingin wide on a tangent from our series but in the same track as last week for more on the godly servant model...

check out this interesting documentary coming out:

call+response
http://www.callandresponse.com

trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/callresponse/

*photo: adventure mountain air

MNC - September 22, 2008

2008-09-18T16:44:00.001+09:00

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visual reality

if you would like to chill at tamaki and dave's new place, we will continue thinking and working on the topic of future, destiny, and goals...check out the podcast from last week and we will meet to discuss and connect on these and other related topics...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

hhttp://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/8/3_Authority_and_Submission.html

...authority and submission, servant leadership and checking your brain at the door vs trust and wisdom...also some stuff on communication...

*photo: kenny and wellspring shore@smalltown coffee, summer 2008

MNC - September 15, 2008

2008-09-12T07:59:00.002+09:00

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visual reality

this week we will be off for the national holiday, but we will continue thinking and working on the topic of future, destiny, and goals...check out the podcast and we will meet next week to discuss and connect again...please make some time for meaningful discussion/connection with someone this week as well..

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/8/5_God_and_your_Future.html

...this podcast builds on last week's post, looking at how God is involved in our relationships and jobs and so on...

*photo: velveteen rabbit sketch, 2004

MNC - September 8, 2008

2008-09-02T18:43:00.004+09:00

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visual reality?

week three of the discussion on questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...listen to the podcast below and come with some thoughts, questions, or ideas to share...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/8/3_God_and_the_Domains.html

...in order to look at our future and goals, we must determine what sort of role God plays in various areas of life

*photo: mixed media, GCLI 2005

MNC - September 1, 2008

2008-08-30T19:11:00.004+09:00

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TD kauai

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be continuing our discussion on questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...

podcast of the week:
from patrick dodson:

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/5/16_Permission.html

...a discussion on God's purpose and permission for our direction

*photo: beach church kauai style, summer 2008

MNC - August 25, 2008

2008-08-24T17:00:00.004+09:00

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TD kauai

if you would like to chill at dave and tamaki's new place, we will be talking about questions of future, destiny, and goals, if you are interested in coming but don't know where we live, please contact dave or tamaki by email or phone...

*photo: beach church canada style, summer 2008

MNC - August 18, 2008

2008-08-17T21:54:00.004+09:00

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TD kauai

this week beach church is on its a third week of an official two week break now (island time), if you are interested in hanging out somewhere somehow anyways, please contact dave by email...

*photo: ashiya beach skimboarding, aug 11, 2008

MNC - August 11, 2008

2008-08-10T13:37:00.005+09:00

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more TD kauai pics

although beach church is on a two week break now, this week, weather permitting, we will have an informal afternoon/evening at the beach...bring some food, try skimboarding or get a suntan and watch the sun set over kobe in the distance....we hope to see you there and catch up on the summer...call auntie or tamaki for details...

*photo: t in po'ipu, june 2008

MNC - August 4, 2008

2008-08-01T13:35:00.006+09:00

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large version

beach church will take a break for 2 weeks as tamaki and dave are moving home locations, but please find or make some friends and spend some meaningful time together (and let us know how this turns out)...there may be an informal gathering next week at the beach, check back here for details...

*photo: MNMC meets in hawaii...kauai, monday july 23, 2008

MNC - July 28, 2008

2008-07-28T16:51:00.006+09:00

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beach church has been rockin for a few weeks now, this week we will take a break for weather, but please find some friends and spend some meaningful time this week...next week stay tuned for daniel's plans and we hope to see you there and catch up on the summer...

summer update from tamaki and dave...

wedding slide show:

http://www.fletchphotography.com/davidtamaki/index.html

wedding program:

page 1 http://artdesignlife.com/td/inc/sozai/td_program_1.jpg
page 2 http://artdesignlife.com/td/inc/sozai/td_program_2.jpg

and scripture from the program:

romans 12 in the message bible

*flowers by sharon, the big church scenery by the One Himself

2008-07-13T18:36:00.002+09:00

MNC - July 14, 2008

Blessings everyone - I forgot to mention it last time, but if you want to sing some praise songs (or a guitar/drum) it'd be cool to bring copies of the lyrics - a handful perhaps - for whoever might show up. Looking forward to some old-style sharing and caring, etc. Try to reflect some on the week and who God has been to you through it, yeah, and let's build each other up strong...

much love, grace, and peace,
daniel (davej's glorified understudy)

time: meet and eat at 6:30pm (or earlier)
place: Ashiya Beach, the center green-roof, unless it's occupied
food: please bring your own dinner and/or some drinks and dessert to share if you like

see you there!

2008-07-04T02:02:00.003+09:00

MNC - July 7, 2008

After a little break (I put up some USJ pics on facebook to check out), this Monday we'll start up M*N*C on the beach just a few minutes walk west from Dave's at Ashiyahama. With the beauty of the sea and sand and industrial backdrop all around, it will be a time of worship and reflection, and a focus on relationships and sharing and praying and loving on each other. The tentative format is kinda general discussion. So please give yourselves some excellent hang out time with Jesus, and come with any specific things you've been learning/enjoying from God recently, whether from circumstances, Bible verses, sermon notes, words from friends, etc. I've been looking at Romans 12 and John 13-15 recently as far as relationship matters, but feel free to come with some gleanings of your own. As you may know, Paul's letters usually are in two parts, the theology and then the practical living out application end. We often dwell on the theology (at least I do) without digging into the tough, nitty-gritty, workings-out part. So let's see that we are balancing both in each other's lives, ne? Guitar and harmonica accompaniment always welcomed ...

grace and peace,
daniel (fill-in blogger)

time: meet and eat at 6:30pm (or earlier, of course, if you want to hang out)
place: Ashiya Beach, at one of the covered hut-type thingies whose name I forget at the moment
food: please bring your own dinner and/or some drinks and dessert to share if you like
see you there!

MNC - June 16, 2008

2008-06-15T14:13:00.003+09:00

we have finished our matthew study/dvd! congratulations, M*N*C has flourished for another season...we will chill out and reflect for this last meeting before the summer break, come with some ideas and inspiration and we may even plan for the start of beach church for the summer...

time: meet and eat at 6:30pm
place: davej's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or some drinks and dessert to share if you like
see you there!

a cool short film that powerfully conveys the sacrificial love of our Heavenly Father
created by choi jung beom, a design student at vancouver film school:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=R_DYM9JyR4s

an interesting article on the well-known parable of the prodigal son discussing the actual turning point of the story:
http://www.eprodigals.com/?gclid=CI70us-I9ZMCFRgbegodYUN3nw

a middle eastern version of the reconciliation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnHN5_coKsc

a north american interpretation, missing music credit: cold play, fix you (2005)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nxfdChYCKYA

(the father character looks a bit like patrick dodson at first, but its not) ^_^

MNC - June 9, 2008

2008-06-08T11:26:00.003+09:00

we really plan to finish our matthew study/dvd this week! our focus is on story, and on contrasting the character of jesus with the people around him, specifically focusing on how he responds to people...this is our last official study before the summer break, and we will announce the start of beach church for the summer sometime in july...

the book of matthew part 12...(feel free to read chapter 25 to 28 or so in advance and bring any ideas/questions from this or last part of the study)
time: meet and eat at 6pm dvd/open discussion from around 7:15pm
place: davej's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or some drinks and dessert to share if you like
see you there!

cool movie info from daniel:

good soil (2007):
craig shimahara's epic starring shin koyamada based on the historical account of masuda jinbei (father of amakusa shiro).

on youtube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Tb4Pr90EEco

the movie homepage:
http://www.goodsoilmovie.com/

an interesting article with some history on the movie:
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=735

endurance productions:
http://www.endurance-productions.com/

MNC - June 2, 2008

2008-05-27T18:51:00.007+09:00

we plan to finish our matthew study/dvd this week! our focus is on story, and on contrasting the character of jesus with the people around him , specifically focusing on how he responds to people...this is our last official study before the summer break, and we will announce the start of beach church for the summer sometime in july...

nate and tasha will be visiting us on their way back to canada as well so we will send them off with our blessing.
http://capturedbytasha.com

the book of matthew part 12...(feel free to read chapter 25 to 28 or so in advance and bring any ideas/questions from this or last part of the study)
time: eat at 6pm dvd/open discussion from around 7:15pm
place: davej and akira's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or some drinks and dessert to share if you like
see you there!

cool movie info from daniel:

good soil (2007):
craig shimahara's epic starring shin koyamada based on the historical account of masuda jinbei (father of amakusa shiro).

on youtube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Tb4Pr90EEco

the movie homepage:
http://www.goodsoilmovie.com/

an interesting article with some history on the movie:
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=735

endurance productions:
http://www.endurance-productions.com/

MNC - May 26, 2008

2008-05-25T11:01:00.002+09:00

this week we will detour to watch part 2 of the dvd series "God's fingerprints in japan" and plan to return to the final week of the book of matthew dvd on the following monday...

time: eat at 6pm dvd/open discussion from around 7:30pm
place: davej and akira's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or to share if you like
see you there!

video podcast (from patrick dodson):

the third of a three part series called "God in the real world"...

God in the real world part 3:
"In part 3, we look at the divine nature of God through Bjork videos and Little Miss Sunshine..."

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/10/26_God_in_the_Real_World_part_3.html

more thoughts from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Podcast.html

resources from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Resources.html

MNC - May 19, 2008

2008-05-17T21:08:00.002+09:00

we will finish our matthew study in the next two or three sessions with a shift in focus to "the story" as opposed to detailed discussion...this is partly a response to some of donald millers thoughts in his book "searching for God knows what" and partly to ensure we complete the study before beach church starts up for the summer...

this will also be kyles farewell as he sojourns to the states for a while...

the book of matthew part 11...(feel free to read chapter 22 to 25 or so in advance and bring any ideas/questions from this or last part of the study)
time: eat at 6pm dvd/open discussion from around 7:30pm
place: davej and akira's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or to share if you like
see you there!

video podcast (from patrick dodson):

the second of a three part series on God in the real world...

God in the real world part 2:
Here we look at the eternal power of God as shown through a lot of cool things that He made.

http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/10/25_God_in_the_Real_World_part_2.html

more thoughts from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Podcast.html

resources from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Resources.html

MNC - May 12, 2008

2008-05-11T11:20:00.003+09:00

we will finish our matthew study in the next three or four sessions with a shift in focus to "the story" as opposed to detailed discussion...this is partly a response to some of donald millers thoughts in his book "searching for God knows what" and partly to ensure we complete the study before beach church starts up for the summer...

the book of matthew part 10...(feel free to read chapter 18 to 20 or so in advance and bring any ideas/questions from this or last part of the study)
time: eat at 6pm dvd/study around 7:30pm
place: davej and akira's house
food: please bring your own dinner and/or to share if you like
see you there!

video podcast (from patrick dodson):

the first of a three part series on God in the real world...

God in the real world part 1:
Romans 1:20 says that we can see God’s divine nature, eternal power and invisible attributes by what has been made. The twist here is that we are looking at this from the point of view of how non-Christians reveal the nature of God through the work of their hands. He has placed eternity in everyone’s hearts...
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Entries/2006/10/25_God_in_the_Real_World_part_1.html

more thoughts from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Podcast/Podcast.html

resources from pdnet:
http://www.patrickdodson.net/Resources.html

no. MNC - May 5, 2008

2008-05-02T21:26:00.004+09:00

there will be no M*N*C this week due to a national holiday.
we will meet again on the 12th, stay tuned for details.

this ones's for all the artists/musicians/writers/people out there...dj defect on connecting with Life through the arts...you know how this feels.

...sweet

see it at: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=bBndyewBZoQ

Tengokujin

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The Book of Amos

Introduction

Author and Title

Date

Prophets and Prophecy

Relationship to Covenant Theology

Themes and Sub-themes

Background

Outline

Application

Section 1 - Amos 1:1

Introduction

Discussion

Explanation

Application

Section 2 - Amos 1:2

Introduction

The Lord Roars from Zion

He Utters His Voice From Jerusalem

The Pastures of the Shepherds Mourn

The Top of Carmel Withers

Section 3 - Amos 1:3 - 2:3

Introduction

Discussion

Explanation

Application

Section 4 - Amos 2:4 - 2:16

Introduction

Discussion

Explanation

Application

Section 5 - Amos 3:1 - 3:15

Introduction

Discussion

Explanation

Application

Section 6 - Amos 4:1 - 4:13

Introduction

Discussion

Explanation

Application

Section 8 - Amos 5:14 - 5:27

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