tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15255322577012035692012-01-19T04:18:23.809-08:00The Dwelling Place is a small Christian community of faith in Indianapolis, Indiana. The DP exists to help people resist empty ways of life by becoming fully human in the way of Jesus. We desire to be a refuge or sanctuary, a place of rest and freedom to be yourself, where we connect with God and one another by joining Jesus’ mission to bless the world.Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-83692020732111080462009-05-04T19:42:00.000-07:002009-05-04T20:01:02.627-07:00

Laurie recently posed a question that I think would be worth some discussion: "What does Christian commitment look like?" It's one thing to say we attend The Dwelling Place, but are we really committed to living in community with this body of believers? And what does that commitment look like? If The Dwelling Place is going to thrive and grow and impact the world around us, what will that cost

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Here's a quote from Shane's sermon this morning:"My hope is fastened to a cave outside ancient Palestine where you hear the shudder of death's crumbling stretching outward and whispering hope to the edges of the universe."Are you living your life in a way that carries on that whisper?

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In addition to our new physical site in Broad Ripple, our website has now undergone a facelift. Be sure to take a look around and check out all the updates and changes. Also, now that the site has been updated, I'm going to attempt to get back to adding posts on a semi-regular basis. So, what are some discussions you'd like to see us have on the blog?

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-7066707094913782282008-05-20T20:21:00.001-07:002008-05-20T20:26:11.268-07:00

I was thinking that reading "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis would be a great way to finish out Shane's series on the Resurrection. I bought a copy today, and would love for anyone who's interested to please join me. You can post any comments, questions, discussion topics, etc. for the rest of us who are reading it on the comments section of this post. I look forward to hearing what everyone

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This is the picture taken of 19 year old Jessica Vasquez as she was arrested for beating an 81 year old woman for aggravating her by driving too slow. She looks repentant, doesn't she? Apparently, the elderly woman was driving too slowly, so this young gal sped around her and slammed on her brakes to force her to stop. She then walks back to the older woman's car, opens the driver's door and

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People are obviously terrified of dying. According to a recent Barbara Walters special, there are some who are willing to shell out $150,000 per person to be cryogenically preserved with the hope that they can be reanimated at a later date when science is able to grant them a longer life. One family has paid for both parents and all three children to undergo the procedure to the tune of

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-88993292372081019962008-03-06T17:42:00.000-08:002008-03-06T18:19:39.785-08:00

"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11)Sorry it's been so long since there was a new post here. Conversation on the blog died down when we had to switch to a site where people were forced to log in in order to post a comment, and the whole point of having the blog was that it would be a tool for us to continue conversations

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-47095433987554976222007-12-23T13:41:00.000-08:002007-12-23T14:13:38.928-08:00

There was a fascinating episode of Boston Legal which brought to light some issues that I believe will be of interest to many at DP. An organization was suing Denny Crane (big surprise--ha!) for misrepresenting himself and his firm as being green. Here are the transcripts from the trial (provided by boston-legal.org).Katie Lloyd: First of all I’m an enormous admirer of your organization, Green

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Okay, everyone. Pick a book that has really influenced you (other than the Bible), one that you think others would really be encouraged by as well, and tell us a little bit about it. Who is the author? What is it about? Why would you suggest it for others?

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Are there any meals or food products that your children especially enjoy? How about restaurants? Have you come across one that is really family friendly and a bit less stressful for the times when you've got the kids in tow? We'd love to hear about it.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-30504682397754936622006-02-08T20:13:00.000-08:002007-12-19T20:16:36.079-08:00

What are some of the products you are particulary fond of for your children? Are there any toys they especially like and seem to learn a lot from during play? Are there diaper or bath products that really work well for them? Any gizmos or gadgets that really make the difference in your days with your kids? Please let us know.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-30234122725399665122006-02-01T19:48:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:51:51.925-08:00

Once, again, this is more for regular attenders of our little community. What are some lessons you've learned so far at the Dwelling Place (either from Shane's teaching, from things that Josh or others have said to the group, or simply from interaction with others here)?

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-8024648688546279232006-01-31T19:45:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:47:25.725-08:00

What are some discussions you would like to see included in future posts on this blog? What are some topics you are wrestling with in your own spiritual journey where you might like to have the input of the rest of our community? What are some "getting to know you" questions you might like to see asked as a way to draw us closer? I'd love to hear about your ideas.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-21289570240234735212006-01-31T19:43:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:45:04.536-08:00

Have a favorite kids' CD or musician? Please share it with the rest of us.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-82913528360513566832006-01-29T19:39:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:42:40.455-08:00

What have been some of your children's favorite books or authors? What were some of yours? We'd love to hear your advice on what we might really enjoy reading with our children.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-2784606400558050362006-01-29T19:38:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:39:52.402-08:00

Please feel free to share reviews of your favorite children's movies, especially those that are lesser known and those that would be good for the whole family to enjoy.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-21193308533308589402006-01-23T20:40:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:34:32.688-08:00

Okay, so we all know that nothing draws more "bits of wisdom" out of other people than when they know you have children. What's the worst piece of advice someone tried to pawn off on you?

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There can't possibly be anyone in the world who knows how to embarrass you more than your own children. Share with us some of your most embarrassing stories from your children. Come on. I know we've all got them.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-24135143953853646832006-01-23T20:30:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:27:37.335-08:00

You can't be a parent without picking up a few tricks along the way. Either you learn through trial and error or you learn to watch the parents who seem to be getting the results you want to see what you can pick up from them. What are some "tricks of the trade" you've developed?

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This morning, Shane mentioned the passage of scripture that speaks of Christians being "In the world but not of it" and how many churches have focused on the "but not of it" portion, even to the total disregard of the section on being in the world in the first place. What are your thoughts on this verse? How can we avoid the pitfalls of an us/them mentality? How can we make our Christianity

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-15792126840336271272006-01-23T19:36:00.000-08:002007-11-27T19:55:18.801-08:00

Shane has addressed the negative stereotypes people have for what a Christian looks like. Give us your opinion on what one of these stereotypes might be and what we could do to change that.

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-82140321589186771942006-01-12T13:49:00.000-08:002007-11-25T13:52:31.483-08:00

What characteristic most turns you off? What characteristic is most attractive to you? What sound or noise do you love? What sound or noise do you hate?

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-49412362428636507292006-01-12T13:25:00.000-08:002007-11-25T13:26:35.137-08:00

I recently came across the following post on the blog of a young girl named Evita: "I hate being alone. I hate being alone. I hate being alone. Why is it that people in general hate being alone? Most people have this built in desire or instinct to find others to share their lives with. I hate being alone... That's all I have to say." What would you say to someone who told you this? Is there a

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We recently visited Monument Circle and were accosted by a sidewalk preacher with a bullhorn and his merry band of street evangelists pushing tracts into people's faces. While in college, there were several instances when the Christian campus groups would send students to various places on the campus with a sheet of questions to ask random strangers they found. Does this type of evangelism work?

Cary Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916551118026639871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525532257701203569.post-55729223886337025802006-01-02T19:39:00.000-08:002007-11-25T12:46:06.416-08:00

Shane's recently gotten a lot of questions and comments about the idea of sacred versus secular. What are your thoughts on the idea of God being present in all parts of your life and not just in those areas that we have deemed to be "sacred"? How can we make more of an effort to not compartmentalize our lives and to see God in all aspects of daily living?

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