Sunday, January 10, 2016

"Surprise the World" by Michael Frost

Enjoying reading "Surprise the World" by Michael Frost:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012P6LDWA

"Faith, then, is not an act, a single choice, or even just a belief system; it is a habit. ... Missional habits are those habits we foster in our lives that, in turn, shape our missional outlook. ... The trick is to develop habits that unite us together as believers, while also propelling us into the lives of others. We also need habitual practices that don’t deplete our energy and burn us out, but rather reenergize us, replenishing our reserves and connecting us more deeply to Jesus."

The five missional habits (BELLS):

Bless: I will bless three people this week — at least one of whom is not a member of our church.
Eat: I will eat with three people this week — at least one of whom is not a member of our church.
Listen: I will spend at least one period of the week listening for the Spirit’s voice.
Learn: I will spend at least one period of the week learning Christ.
Sent: I will journal throughout the week all the ways I alerted others to the universal reign of God through Christ.

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