Sivin Kit's Garden

Affirm, Admonish, Alter?

I'm listening to my friend Jason Clark's workshop review of "Liquid Church" and my mind got connected to the "Affirmation/Admonishment" framework I heard from a preaching seminar some time ago. But to move beyond this double A framework, I caught Jason's word "Alternative". in his approach to the book. I liked that because after Affirming what's good in what we "read", and Admonishing it with reflective& tough questions , we need to move towards an Alternative where some revised thinking can be translated to concrete Action which makes a difference. One thing that really encourages me is Jason's emphasis on us to look beyond the surface, re-check our belief systems, appreciating "solid forms" as well and keep the focus on what the Gospel is really all about. That's Freeing! Thanks Jason ...