pbdolleman

Brian Dolleman - Pastor at NWLife Church in Renton, WA & author of An Invitation To Peace & Rest

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

I used to think ministry was about getting noticed and being heard. Now I think it might be more about noticing people and hearing them.

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

Certainty is the culprit.

The spiritual person knows uncertainty—a state of mind unknown to the religious fanatic.

—Anthony de Mello

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

in my notes to say tomorrow:

"I recommend y’all fall in love with Ordinary Time – ‘cause it’s bigger and better and longer and sweeter than summertime, and God will always meet you there."

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

We
cannot,
of course,
save the world
because we do not
have authority over its parts.

We
can serve
the world though.
That’s everyone’s calling,
to lead a life that
helps.

—Barry Lopez

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

You get a candle! And you get a candle! You, and you, and you, too! EVERYBODY GETS A CANDLE!

[NWLife @NWLifeChurch]

This Sunday is Christmas Eve, which means…

• No morning church services
• Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 5 & 7pm

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

Our church’s brand new drinking fountain and water bottle filler is giving off some strong evangelical vibes…

or some strong progressive vibes, depending on how you read it

[NWLife @NWLifeChurch]

Easter Sunday at NWLife is going to put a smile on your face! The music, the message, the Krispy Kreme donuts, the kids running to find Easter eggs… it’s pure joy and we all need it. Services at 9:30 and 11:00am. There’s a seat for you!

[NWLife @NWLifeChurch]

Such a fun way to kick off the month of March!

[NWLife @NWLifeChurch]

Santa is coming to NWLife for a special night of Christmas fun! The Santa Experience includes: Delicious Christmas treats • Tour of Santa’s workshop • The best Christmas songs • Sugar Christmas cookie decorating • Personalized gift from Santa to your child • Photo w/ Santa

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

I’m so happy to be home and going to worship with my @NWLifeChurch family today!

Like the Psalm says,

I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

In our minds holiness is usually about what we abstain from.

But Jesus saw holiness as what you give yourself to (namely, justice, mercy, compassion, love & hospitality).

In the end, the holiest people are the ones who love well.

—Pastor Rich Villodas

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

Liberation is God’s jam, from Exodus to Revelation.

And I wanna be part of it. Don’t you?

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

I heard a sermon on Pentecost today (Pentecost Sunday) and it included some quotes from Rev. Dr. Willie James Jennings (which made me happy because it felt so wonderfully fitting for our church with its Pentecostal roots).

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

“The resurrection of Jesus was revealed first to those that society counted for little. The new world, where justice reigns and hope lives, was experienced first by a woman in tears of despair who had seen the greatest injustice. That shows us the nature of God.”

—Justin Welby

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

But we make His love too narrow
By false limits of our own;
And we magnify His strictness
With a zeal He will not own.

—Frederick Faber, There’s a Wideness In God’s Mercy

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

This makes my heart happy…

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

How can anyone who is made to bear the likeness of the maker of the cosmos be anything less than glory? This is inherent dignity.

—Cole Arthur Riley

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

Easter is in seven days! I’m so looking forward to this…

[pbdolleman @pbdolleman]

This past week at @NWLifeChurch, I noticed some boxes that had been delivered. One was for 12,000 communion cups. The other set of boxes contained 8,000 plastic eggs for the Easter egg dash. Yup, we got our priorities in order I’d say.

[NWLife @NWLifeChurch]

“I look forward to Lent every year because I’m a fan of anything that slows me down. Whether it be people or projects, seasons or sunsets - that which causes me to pause is to be valued—a sacred gift.” —Kat Armas