Tribal Notes are our “field notes”—shared with you from our journey and experience, living the principles and practices from “The Journey” guidebook.

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Worth the Wait

Principle: What we long to be sure of is hidden from us. It belongs to God.

Practice: Trust Him. Patiently wait.

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Simply Listen

Principle: Don’t ‘try harder’. Instead: Listen.

Practice: Listening throughout your day.

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Spiritual Wisdom, On Earth

Principle: Wisdom from God equips us for every good thing.

Practice: Ask for wisdom. Expect delights of His Kingdom to emerge.

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Tribes of Creators: part 2

Principle: Consumer culture undermines God’s People.

Practice: Where there is fear, turn your attention to ‘creating’.

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Tribes of Creators

Principle: Cultures of destruction oppose our efforts.

Practice: Replace ‘destruction’ with ‘generative’ alternatives.

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Abandon 'Comfortable'

Principle: It’s difficult to be a spiritual parent when God seems nowhere.

Practice: Abandon expectations without abandoning God.

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Explore! Play!

Principle: Spiritual rhythms shouldn’t feel ‘empty’ for very long.

Practice: Respond to God’s call into new play!

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Weathering Storms

Principle: We needn't be fearful in crises.

Practice: Jettison cargo and look to our master.

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Practice Participation

Principle: God is training you and using you, already.

Practice: Noticing opportunities God presents.

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The Priestly Blessing

Principle: God’s name holds very real power.

Practice: Boldly claim your people as God’s.

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Be Ready

Principle: Keep God central to your home.

Practice: Keep a place of worship: in word, deed – even in song.

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God Owns Failure

Principle: God’s work in your family will never go as planned.

Practice: Expect that God is up to something greater. Watch for it.

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Physical Presence

Principle: Jesus redeemed us to be proper stewards of His physical world.

Practice: Pray for spiritual help. But also recognize: God has ordained you.

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Feeling Inadequate

Principle: God doesn’t promise ‘safe’ parenting.

Practice: Seek Wisdom. But don’t abdicate.

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Set Your Direction

Principle: Your heading is more important than where you are.

Practice: Planning next steps for your family’s journey.

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Peace Today, Or Lasting Peace?

Principle: Peace and quiet doesn’t mean all is well.

Practice: Let God take care of you. Then ask what your family needs.

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Stories Mentor Children

Principle: Stories speak louder than words.

Practice: Tell (and live) the story of God’s People.

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Calm Strife

Principle: Your response sets the tone.

Practice: Let your Father set the tone.

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Shape Life As An Artist

Principle: You are shaping your life – and your home.

Practice: Shape these as a true artist does.

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Burdens We Carry

Principle: Parents protect their children from fear and stress.

Practice: Letting God take this burden for you.

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