Lying – Kaioen Discussion Notes

St. Thomas Aquinas defines lying as, “A statement at variance with the mind.”  A more recent definition reads, “A false statement with the intention of deceiving.”

Blessing – Kaioen Discussion Notes

Kaioen is officially 2 years old.  This location move is another step forward in our evolvement as a community within this community.  We are lucky to be blessed with such a wonderful location and space.  My hope is that we are all encouraged to help drive the momentum of Kaioen forward. 

Rebellion (God’s Response) – Kaioen Discussion Notes

The tower of Babel story concludes the first section of Genesis.  We now move into the patriarchal period with the story of Abraham.  The conclusion to this pre-patriarchal era, gives us a holistic view of the good life God wants us to possess. 

Kaioen Discussion Notes – Accountability

After the flood, God blesses Noah and his sons (vs. 1-7) and establishes a covenant with them (vs. 8-17).   Nowhere does God mention Noah’s wife or daughters….hmmmm.

Kaioen Discussion Notes – Destruction

Genesis 7 records God’s greatest act of destruction.  As we talked about last week, this act of destruction coincides with the era of man’s greatest wickedness. 

Videos on Destruction…what do you think?

What do you think about this mindset and worldview? What role do you believe God plays in this type of destruction? Share your thoughts…

More Teens Becoming “Fake” Christians

by John Blake, CNN – August 27, 2010

If you’re the parent of a Christian teenager, Kenda Creasy Dean has this warning:

Your child is following a “mutant” form of Christianity, and you may be responsible.

The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility

This is the text from an article that a U of M business professor wrote for the Wall Street Journal.  I would love for you to share your thoughts on if you agree or disagree with this argument.  Do you think that corporations ever help out the common good and welfare of society if it goes against their interest in any way?  If you have any examples to back up your position, please post them as well…

Regret – Kaioen Discussion Notes

[Genesis 6:5-7]

Our focus within this passage will be on verses 5-7.  Here we find what God sees (vs. 5), what the author perceives He felt (vs. 6), and what He intends to do (vs. 7).

Rejection – Kaioen Discussion Notes

The story of Cain and Abel is one that benefits us with life lessons but it also confronts us with many mysteries and unanswered questions.  Such as,