http://nwfriends.org Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:21:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/examining-beliefs/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/examining-beliefs/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:11:24 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7713 By Kara Maurer, Newberg As I sit here contemplating my faith, I grow a bit discouraged by my lack of answers. Then I am reminded that faith is a journey, which is great because that means I don’t have to have any answers; I just have to be seeking the truth. For the past two years, the closest person in my life was a steadfast atheist. Read Kara's story. ]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/examining-beliefs/feed/ 0 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/evangelism/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/evangelism/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:10:49 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7736 by Ken Redford, MeridianIn God’s providence, our home was located four blocks from the largest building in Talent—the meetinghouse for Talent Friends Church. More important, as it turns out, God had located me directly in the path of people who would have a part in shining his light into my life. As I reflect on my own experiences of being drawn to Christ through NWYM people, I want to offer a few “points of light” to ponder.Read Ken's story. ]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/evangelism/feed/ 0 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/out-of-my-mind-christian-quakers/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/out-of-my-mind-christian-quakers/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:10:44 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7785 One of the encouraging signs of growth I have witnessed in the church over the past several decades has been a shift in the way many local churches and even denominations relate to one another. Rather than being so focused on competition there is a much greater spirit of cooperation, as we work together in Kingdom ministry. United in Christ and in our common commitment to the core gospel, the different tribes within Christianity are also finding something good and powerful about having their own unique expression of faith. Read the rest of Colin's reflections.]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/out-of-my-mind-christian-quakers/feed/ 1 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/expressing-faith-outwardly/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/expressing-faith-outwardly/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:10:29 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7725 By Ken Magee, Klamath Falls Trying to be a Christ follower has led to many challenges, numerous adventures, and multiple “God sightings.” I can’t recommend a better life for anyone. Typically, these challenges and adventures have included other people. Let me tell you of one man I met following the 9.3 earthquake and devastating tsunami of 2004 that killed thousands. http://nwfriends.org/?p=7761 By Jamie Johnson, GFU I began my position at George Fox University as director of the Friends Leadership Program on July 1, 2009—one year ago! As I reflect on this past year and look forward to the next, I want to share with you some of the highlights.]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/flp-review/feed/ 0 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-prayer/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-prayer/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:09:29 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7754 by Shawn McConaughey I get asked a lot: “How can I pray for our Friends Serving Abroad?” I appreciate this concern because it comes from people who are convinced it matters. I’m not sure I know anything new about prayer, but I am convinced that it makes a difference. So why, as our focusing query suggests, should we pray “for those who are engaged in spreading the gospel?” Here are a few reasons. ]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-prayer/feed/ 1 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-servanthood/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-servanthood/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:09:05 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7749 By Gar Mickelson As I was growing up (spiritually speaking) my pastor would often use the phrase “We are working our way up to servanthood.” This saying had a tremendous impact on my life because it invited me to live life with a radically different perspective. Instead of a self-referenced perspective, this shifted my focus to those around me and challenged me to see myself as their servant. Read the rest of Gar's challenge.]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/keeping-current-servanthood/feed/ 0 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/gfu-mission-haiti/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/gfu-mission-haiti/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:09:04 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7775 Read the rest of this story.]]> http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/gfu-mission-haiti/feed/ 0 http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/news-july-2010/ http://nwfriends.org/2010/07/news-july-2010/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:08:34 +0000 bruce http://nwfriends.org/?p=7791 Read the announcements and updates, including pastoral transitions, college camp, EFI Voice changes, community gardens, Samuel School II, and Yearly Meeting details.

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