Do you know someone who feels like a warm plate of chocolate chip cookies? Maybe you know someone who’s gentle, kind and filled with care for everyone around them. They’re probably an Enneagram 9 – the Peacemaker. What makes 9s special? What is their path to flourishing? And how can the rest of us learn from them and support them?
Continue readingDo you know someone who is a little prickly, who has a tough exterior and a strong sense of justice? A person who stands up for the little guy, but also has a tendency to steamroll people? Then you might know an Eight. Abuela, the matriarch of la familia Madrigal, illustrates how Eights can be a potent force for good when they’re healthy, but cause a lot of damage when they get off track. So how can Eights be open to the Spirit? And how do the rest of us love the Eights in our lives well?
Continue readingENCANTO is one of the most popular movies in recent memories. It’s packed with spiritual truth – and each character offers us a picture of the possibility of transformation. This summer, we’re diving into Encanto using the Enneagram – an ancient guide to spiritual growth – to help us look more like Jesus and love more like him too!
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There’s a popular notion that all religions are different paths to the same destination. But when we explore different faith systems, we find each understands the nature of god(s) and reality very differently. Christians believe God is Trinity – a paradox that points to a deep truth at the heart of reality: God is love, and love is the most essential, powerful force in the universe!
Continue readingWhen it comes to people who aren’t Christians, the Church doesn’t have a great track record. Far too often we imagine we’re taking Jesus to people who don’t know him. But Paul’s encounter with the Athenians illustrates a powerful truth: God is already present among all the peoples of the world. Because God loves the whole world. How can we join God where the Holy Spirit is already at work?
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