I am a big fan of “Revenge” movies. Why are these so popular? Maybe something to do with an innate sense of justice. But, then Jesus tells me to, “Love your enemy…” What’s that all about? Psalm 57
Category Archives: Brain and Bible
2 Timothy 4:2-3
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
Critical Thinking on Critical Social Justice Theory
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How to Address Real Issues with Reality
- Does it seem to you that our world has turned upside down?
- Does it seem new words for things are constantly showing up and the definitions of words that have been around for awhile are changing, too?
- When you hear phrases like, “white supremacy” and “gender fluidity” are you confused?
- If you answer “Yes” to any of the above, do we have a class for you-
Monday Night@ 6 PM PT
We will examine Critical Social Justice Theory through the lens of Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity- and Why This Harms Everybody. This is not a book study per say, but this will be the main text.
We will not only consider the real dangers of Critical Theory, but will also consider alternative approaches to help address some very real social problems we face in our society. Biblical foundations and brain research informed by the teachings of Dallas Willard and Jim Wilder will also guide our learning together.
We begin Monday, September 21@ 6 PM PT
Class participation is by registration only
Register at pastordanahanson@gmail.com
Daily Word: Is there such a thing as healthy shame?
Psalm 12 speaks of using manipulation and lying to our neighbors…
What is toxic shame and is there healthy shame?
Insights from Dr. Jim Wilder
Because God wires us differently, our personalities, as it were, we might react differently to the world. Here is a self-observation…
Daily Word: Psalm 13…On not confusing personality traits with spiritual growth
Join us in person or live online!
Don’t Look Back: What is Clouding Your View?
Are your best days ahead of you?
Second of three part series, Maps of Meaning: Finding Your Way Forward in Your Life
Whole Service
Sermon Only
Part One: What are you aiming at?
An in-depth look at the Bible and brain research, informed by the work of Jordan Peterson, in a three part series, “Maps of Meaning: Finding Your Way Forward In Your Life…”
What does “You 2.0” look like after the Pandemic and Civil Unrest of the last months? God is always moving ahead of us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to see what God is doing and join Him there.
Video of whole service:
Video of sermon only
Audio of sermon only
David Housholder, pastor of our sister church The Well@ Surf City, and I, are again collaborating on a new sermon series, Maps of Meaning: Finding Your Way Forward in Your Life.
Check out the motivational video which will get your heart and mind in the right place to start considering these questions. What does “You 2.0” look like after the Pandemic and Civil Unrest of the last months? God is always moving ahead of us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to see what God is doing and join Him there.
Brain research and psychology studies show us we focus way more on negative things than positive. It is ingrained into us. So, what do we do?
Rethinking Philippians 4:8-9
Do you want to experience more of God’s love?
Do you want to be a more loving person?
Do you want to know how you can make progress being more caring to those people who bug you the most?
We explore how the central biblical themes of love and joy are also wired into our brains.
What does this mean for us as we are living our eternal life now?
Joy…
“Sticky” Love…
Identity…
Character-building…
Come and explore!
Dana Hanson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Be Your Best True Self: Wired for Transformation
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7536741239
Meeting ID: 753 674 1239
Phone only: Dial this number and follow instructions.
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Hey, brothers and sisters in Christ, why don’t we see more transformation in our lives and the lives of Christians around us?
Bible study, spiritual growth classes, lots of prayer, being in a small group, “going to church”… Why doesn’t my life or the lives of so many around me look more like what Jesus would look like if he were me in any given situation?
What’s missing?
We will spend four Mondays@ 6 PM PST exploring this together. Video, teaching, discussion, and exercises…We will join in a zoom meeting and make progress in transformation.
Joy…
“Sticky” Love…
Identity…
Character-building…
Explore with me.
Zoom invitation for the sessions Monday@ 6 pm for the next four weeks
Dana Hanson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Be Your Best True Self: Wired for Transformation
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/7536741239
Meeting ID: 753 674 1239
Phone only: Dial this number and follow instructions.
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)