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Our Identity in Christ

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:42:29 PDT

Who we are as God's image bearers and as men and women recreated in the image of Christ makes all the difference in the world. This is no impractical doctrine. Grounding our sense of self and our...

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Moving the blog over

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:07:14 PDT

Hello friends, I have moved my blog over to Wordpress and would love for you to come join in the conversation, link to it, whatever. leadingfromthemiddle.wordpress.com Robert

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Moving on

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:49:31 PDT

Our family has been called to a new pastorate in Santa Margarita, CA. We are thrilled to be joining in the nearly 60 years of ministry in the central coast community. We begin there Sept. 1 We...

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As Kingfishers Catch Fire

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:33 PST

Yesterday we watched king fishers soar in the wind and then dive quickly into the lake for its prey. It reminded me of this old poem. AS kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies dráw fláme; As tumbled...

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Enjoying the holiday

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:34 PST

We Campbells made a quick drive to the Grand Canyon on our way to Grandma and Grandpa's house.

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Evangelicals viewed from the outside

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:33:56 PDT

I enjoy listening to the rants of James Howard Kunstler on the Kunstlercast. His is often irreverent, which I enjoy, sometimes uses colorful language to make his point, which I could do without, and...

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more guerilla photography

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:52:42 PDT

, originally uploaded by neo_athanasius.These flowers, planted to hide the ugliness of a suburban strip mall, seem to forget where they live. When viewed up close they bloom as if they play a small...

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Guerilla Photography

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:52:59 PDT

no name, originally uploaded by neo_athanasius.Today I went out with my camera looking for beauty in suburbia. I call the act and the poem, guerilla photography. Guerilla Photography Arming myself...

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The Ache of Team Ministry

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:34 PST

For years I served the Lord as a solo church pastor. These last 5 years I have shared the work of ministry with several good brothers. The way that I practice the craft has been shaped and changed by...

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On Lying in Bed

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:14:31 PDT

G.K. Chesterton wrote this essay On Lying in Bed. It is winsome, quirky and a bit cavalier. Life should be like this. Here is a short section, take time to read the rest and begin to enjoy the small,...

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Pictures of excess

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:47:51 PDT

div>Chris Jordon takes pictures of excess. This photo depicts two million plastic beverage bottles, the number used in the US every five minutes. See more or watch his talk at Ted.

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Wordled my Dissertation

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:02:21 PDT

I wordled chapter 3 (theology) of my dissertation. Seeing it this way, it was all worth it. :)

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Terra Nova

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:16:23 PDT

Terra Nova is an Acts 29 Church Plant in Troy, NY. I've loved and been challenged by Ed Marcelle's talks on leadership from the Acts 29 site. He is the Lead Pastor at Terra. Check out how they define...

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Missional Syncroblog

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:54:58 PDT

Some friends and online aquintances are participating in what they are calling a Missional Syncroblog addressing the meaning and use of the word "missional." Brad Sargent from Futuristguy shares...

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Good words, good art

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:33:28 PDT

Billy Collins has created a series of animated poetry. Poetry is meant to be heard, seeing it does wonders as well.

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Friday is for long, slow thought

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:39:44 PDT

God’s triune nature means that God is social or relational – God is the “social Trinity.” And for this reason, we can say that God is “community.” God is the community of the Father, Son and Spirit,...

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“I’m visiting a community”

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:19 PDT

One Spring 2008 student at the English L'Abri (which is the closest thing to heaven I've ever experienced) wrote this blog post about becoming traveling to take part in the L'Abri a community: At...

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Celebrating Today 2

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:56:57 PDT

Other the past 24 hours God has graciously brought affirmation of the long slow work of mission here in Corona. Through several circumstances people of the community gave thanks to the Lord for the...

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Celebrating Today

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:35 PST

Today I am celebrating the good gifts of God. First, friends. Ronnie stirs me to great dreams for God and challenges my heart to be faithful to God. Thank Ronnie.

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Thrilling my soul

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:35 PST

I've been listening to some audio from the Soma Communities training center. Soma is an Acts 29 church in Tacoma Washington. Now, I want to exaggerate a bit. Other than L'Abri, I cannot think of...

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15 Today

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:16:35 PST

My calendar reminded me this morning that today is Julie Campbell's 15th anniversay and that makes it mine too. 15 years is a long time, much water has passed under the bridge, sometimes high water...

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Farms Take Root in Detroit's Foreclosures

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:59:08 PDT

A brilliant use of resources. The county has inherited thousands of unwanted properties, leaving plot after plot of vacant land. So a nonprofit group pitched an idea: Take that unused land, and grow...

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Sharing the joy

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:29:34 PDT

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Friday is for Bread

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:40:23 PDT

Bread makes me happy. Actually, bread is crusty, crumby happiness. It is happiness in a loaf. The morning started with a gooey sponge mixture which will come to life as the day progresses and will...

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Fear of the Lord

neo_athanasius@hotmail.com (Robert Campbell) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:48:02 PDT

I spent last Sunday openning the word with my friends at Taft Avenue Community Church. We preached about the fear of the Lord. Pastor Bob Burris recommended the book, "When People are Big and God is...

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