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.
#086
Simply Listen
Principle: Don’t ‘try harder’. Instead: Listen.
Practice: Listening throughout your day.
#085
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.
#084
Tribes of Creators: part 2
Principle: Consumer culture undermines God’s People.
Practice: Where there is fear, turn your attention to ‘creating’.
#083
Tribes of Creators
Principle: Cultures of destruction oppose our efforts.
Practice: Replace ‘destruction’ with ‘generative’ alternatives.
#082
Abandon 'Comfortable'
Principle: It’s difficult to be a spiritual parent when God seems nowhere.
Practice: Abandon expectations without abandoning God.
#081
Explore! Play!
Principle: Spiritual rhythms shouldn’t feel ‘empty’ for very long.
Practice: Respond to God’s call into new play!
#080
Weathering Storms
Principle: We needn't be fearful in crises.
Practice: Jettison cargo and look to our master.
#079
Practice Participation
Principle: God is training you and using you, already.
Practice: Noticing opportunities God presents.
#078
The Priestly Blessing
Principle: God’s name holds very real power.
Practice: Boldly claim your people as God’s.
#077
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.
#075
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.
#074
Feeling Inadequate
Principle: God doesn’t promise ‘safe’ parenting.
Practice: Seek Wisdom. But don’t abdicate.
#073
Set Your Direction
Principle: Your heading is more important than where you are.
Practice: Planning next steps for your family’s journey.
#072
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.
#071
Stories Mentor Children
Principle: Stories speak louder than words.
Practice: Tell (and live) the story of God’s People.
#070
Calm Strife
Principle: Your response sets the tone.
Practice: Let your Father set the tone.
#069
Shape Life As An Artist
Principle: You are shaping your life – and your home.
Practice: Shape these as a true artist does.
#068
Burdens We Carry
Principle: Parents protect their children from fear and stress.
Practice: Letting God take this burden for you.
#067