Paradoxology: Please Pray for Kari

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Seven Mistakes Every Church Should Avoid
Whether you agree with any or all of the "mistakes" mentioned in this article, it is certainly worth the read and can serve as a helpful springboard for discussion on the biblical/theological/historical nature of the Church.
Why men have stopped singing in church
A fascinating discussion is unfolding at churchformen.com regarding the disappearance of singing (especially by men) in most churches with a contemporary bent. Although I consider worship to be much more holistic and diverse than what the author is focused on, the discussion there is nonetheless a worthwhile read.
The Anglican-Episcopal Divide Widens Further
NT Wright offers a honest and somewhat heavy-hearted perspective regarding The Episcopal Church (TEC) in the U.S., and their decision to further formalize their decision to appoint to all orders of ministry, persons in active same-sex relationships. This marks a clear break with the rest of the Anglican Communion.
"I Am Second"- Incredible Personal Stories
Personal testimony stories are a dime-a-dozen on the internet. YouTube and a plethora of other sites offer them. But you will NEVER find striking personal stories about life and loss and struggle and victory and faith like you will encounter at www.iamsecond.com. This is a resource site you MUST visit for yourself and then bookmark.
Charles Wesley's secret code diary cracked by priest
An Anglican priest has unlocked the 270-year-old secrets of Charles Wesley's coded diary, throwing light on the turbulent relationship that he had with his brother John in the early years of the Methodist movement they founded... The “hidden” material offers an insight into Wesley's fierce determination to prevent the Methodist societies from breaking away from the Church of England, and disagreements with his more influential older brother.

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July 31, 2005

Please Pray for Kari

A dear friend, classmate, and collegue -- Kari Morris-Guzman, was involved in a tragic accident last week while her and her husband (Aaron) were driving through Colorado. Their convertible went into a ditch and flipped, pinning Kari and Aaron under the car and crushing Kari's 5th vertebrae, which left her with no feeling below her shoulders.

Although Aaron was extricated with only minor injuries, Kari remains in the spinal cord injury (SPI) unit at Craig Hospital in CO. Kari's condition has been improving a little, but slowly. The need for prayer is HUGE, and I for one am really focusing on Kari being weaned off of the ventilator she's still on.

Her friends and family are very technology-savy, and have not only set-up a website at weloveyoukari.org, they are also sharing daily updates via Kari and Aaron's blog.

Kari serves as the youth pastor at Brookside Free Methodist Church in Redlands, CA, and is also very involved (along with her husband) in music ministry there.

Thank you SO MUCH for joining me in praying for Kari and Aaron and their family.

We love you, Kari!

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