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Dot Com(unity) Week Five: Stand with Christ February 8, 2010 10:05 AM
When you're studying a well-known story from the Bible, it can be hard to break through the connections and lessons that your group members were originally taught about it. With the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, for example,...
posted by Sam O'Neal on February 8, 2010 10:05 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity Week Four: Waiting on God February 1, 2010 11:31 AM
The study material for this week correctly points out that nobody likes waiting. So let's get right to it for our this week's session of Dot Com(unity). Getting Started The opening section of this week's study contains a lot...
posted by Sam O'Neal on February 1, 2010 11:31 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Week 3: Testing January 25, 2010 11:35 AM
The Big Idea The central idea behind this study is pretty clear: Jesus tests those who choose to follow Him as disciples. That means you as a group leader don't have to worry about building the discussion toward a...
posted by Sam O'Neal on January 25, 2010 11:35 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 1: Partner with God January 11, 2010 9:25 AM
Hello to all of you, and welcome to our next session of Dot Com(unity)! We will spend the next five weeks exploring a great Bible study called John Ortberg on Understanding God, and I am excited to get started....
posted by Sam O'Neal on January 11, 2010 9:25 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) starts January 11 January 5, 2010 9:51 AM
Okay, I had a bit of an emergency vacation over the week after Christmas, and so I've had to push the start of Dot Com(unity) back another week. So we'll be starting on Monday, January 11. If you had...
posted by Sam O'Neal on January 5, 2010 9:51 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
We're Back! December 21, 2009 3:45 PM
We are getting close to January, which means it is almost time to start up Dot Com(unity) once again. Huzzah! We'll get things started January 4th, specifically. If you're not familiar with Dot Com(unity), you can get a good...
posted by Sam O'Neal on December 21, 2009 3:45 PM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
A Break for Dot Com(unity) October 19, 2009 11:17 AM
Hi Everyone, Just a quick announcement about Dot Com(unity). We're going to be taking a break from this feature of the blog until January. There are a couple of reasons why, but the main one is just time. I'm still...
posted by Sam O'Neal on October 19, 2009 11:17 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 5: Spiritual Gifts Inventory October 4, 2009 10:11 AM
When we first started this study on spiritual gifts, I mentioned that I was happy to see it contained more than a spiritual-gifts inventory. And we've certainly been exposed to some interesting and thought-provoking material over the last four weeks....
posted by Sam O'Neal on October 4, 2009 10:11 AM | | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 4: Live Free of Shame September 27, 2009 3:44 PM
I'll say it from the beginning: this is a week when I'll need a lot of help from all of you, our faithful readers. That's because I'm not very confident about the topic of shame. I have experienced shame,...
posted by Sam O'Neal on September 27, 2009 3:44 PM | | Comments (1) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 3: Live a Transformed Life September 20, 2009 3:52 PM
Sorry if you came here earlier and didn't find any text. We've been having a few technical difficulties this morning, and they are just now getting under control. But enough about that—on to this week's study material! Note: There...
posted by Sam O'Neal on September 20, 2009 3:52 PM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 2: Embrace Your Calling September 13, 2009 9:02 AM
Welcome to Week 2 of this Dot Com(unity) session, and let's jump right in with the study. Three Gifts This week's teaching points focus on three spiritual gifts that God gives to every Christian at the time of their...
posted by Sam O'Neal on September 13, 2009 9:02 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 1: Getting Started with Gifts September 5, 2009 4:34 PM
I'll admit I was a little nervous about the first session of our "Use Your Spiritual Gifts" course. Usually when a small group studies spiritual gifts, the first session is a time when everybody explains what gifts they think they...
posted by Sam O'Neal on September 5, 2009 4:34 PM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Is (almost) Back! August 28, 2009 9:29 AM
Sorry, this image was the closing thing I could find to a horse "champing at the bit." (If that confuses you, you'll have to check the newsletter to find out more.) Anyway, we are on the cusp of a...
posted by Sam O'Neal on August 28, 2009 9:29 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 10: It's All About Joy! August 9, 2009 7:36 PM
It's hard for me to believe, but the last week of our second Dot Com(unity) session has arrived. And I think it's rather appropriate that our study material for this week covers the topic of joy. I've had fun...
posted by Sam O'Neal on August 9, 2009 7:36 PM | | Comments (1) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 9: The Source of All Beauty August 2, 2009 7:30 PM
I can't believe we're in week 9 already of our summer Dot Com(unity) session! That means the study is almost over. And that means the summer is almost over!!! (If you live in a cold-weather town, like me, you understand...
posted by Sam O'Neal on August 2, 2009 7:30 PM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 8: Expectant Prayer July 27, 2009 5:45 AM
My three-year-old son says the same prayer every night before he goes to bed: "Thank you, God, as this day ends, for my family and my friends. Taking time to sit and pray, thank you, God, for this great...
posted by Sam O'Neal on July 27, 2009 5:45 AM | | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 7: Letting Go of Guilt July 19, 2009 3:59 PM
Do you understand what I mean when I say that "guilt" is a heavy word? It's kind of like sin—it can just weigh down a conversation. So, as a small-group leader, it can be a bit daunting to say...
posted by Sam O'Neal on July 19, 2009 3:59 PM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 6: The Freedom of Forgiveness July 9, 2009 8:23 AM
What images come to mind when you think about forgiveness? I mentioned in the newsletter that I think of water rolling off a duck's back. Others might think of releasing a heavy burden, or of erasing something from a...
posted by Sam O'Neal on July 9, 2009 8:23 AM | | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 5: How to Repent July 6, 2009 6:43 AM
This is a new experience for me when it comes to Dot Com(unity). As I've written posts for other weeks of study, I've been at least fairly confident in my grasp of and experience with the material. But not...
posted by Sam O'Neal on July 6, 2009 6:43 AM | | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 4: A Better Look at God's Face June 29, 2009 6:06 AM
A good Monday morning to everyone! Just a reminder, these weekly blog posts correspond to a 10-session Bible study called Essentials in Knowing God. You can download this study for free by using the coupon code DC0609—but that coupon will...
posted by Sam O'Neal on June 29, 2009 6:06 AM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 3: That First Word June 22, 2009 6:02 AM
Hello Friends! Before we get into the material for this week, let me reiterate a request I made in last week's post: I need your help to know how this Dot Com(unity) thing can improve. This is all very...
posted by Sam O'Neal on June 22, 2009 6:02 AM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 2: What's In a Name? June 15, 2009 4:00 AM
There are two things I want to get to as we start of the week this fine Monday morning. The second will be the theme of this week's study material. But first, I want to take a look back...
posted by Sam O'Neal on June 15, 2009 4:00 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Week 1: What Is Christian Spirituality? June 7, 2009 11:29 PM
Hello everyone! I hope all of you had a restful or productive weekend. (I never seem to manage both at the same time....) Let's dive into some of the details and themes of this week's study. Great Questions I thought...
posted by Sam O'Neal on June 7, 2009 11:29 PM | | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)
Huzzah! June 1, 2009 3:54 PM
Before I start, I just think that's a word that we don't use enough. Huzzah! Anyway, if you've been paying attention to SmallGroups.com or this blog over the past couple of weeks, you've seen hints and rumors that another...
posted by Sam O'Neal on June 1, 2009 3:54 PM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Keep Connected with Our New Newsletter May 26, 2009 1:00 PM
I've mentioned here and there that SmallGroups.com will be starting up a new newsletter this summer. (New newsletter...that's kind of a tongue twister. Sorry. :) Anyway, the newsletter is called Dot Com(unity), and as you've probably guessed, it will primarily...
posted by Sam O'Neal on May 26, 2009 1:00 PM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Week 4: Depression April 21, 2009 9:19 AM
Okay, this is the last week of Dot Com(unity)'s inaugural journey. It's been fun for me, and I hope worthwhile for all of you! The big question we are addressing this week is: "How can I deal with depression and...
posted by Sam O'Neal on April 21, 2009 9:19 AM | | Comments (6) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Week 3: Suffering April 13, 2009 1:06 PM
Just a quick reminder: If you are just discovering our Dot Com(unity) experience, you can still participate. Just click here for instructions on how to download the "Answering Difficult Questions" Bible study for free. And click here to get an...
posted by Sam O'Neal on April 13, 2009 1:06 PM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Week Two: My Purpose April 7, 2009 9:00 AM
I'm pretty sure that this week's "big question" is something that your group members have asked themselves at one time or another—maybe even recently. But it's probably not something that has come up in your group discussions. So this is...
posted by Sam O'Neal on April 7, 2009 9:00 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
You've Got Mail April 6, 2009 9:13 AM
Week one of our Dot Com(unity) co-learning experience has come and gone. How did it go for you? We've received a few comments on the blog from people who answered some of the burning questions I mentioned last week....
posted by Sam O'Neal on April 6, 2009 9:13 AM | | Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)
Dot Com(unity) Week 1 March 30, 2009 10:41 AM
Hello everyone, and welcome to the first week of our Dot Com(unity) co-learning experience. As of my last count, just under 100 of you have used the coupon we provided to access the "Answering Difficult Questions" Bible study, and I...
posted by Sam O'Neal on March 30, 2009 10:41 AM | | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)
Instructions for Your Free Bible Study March 24, 2009 7:59 AM
Okay, we'll be starting our first Dot Com(unity) co-learning experience on Monday, March 30—less than a week away! On that day I will post some suggested icebreakers and activities to supplement your study during the week. I'll also be...
posted by Sam O'Neal on March 24, 2009 7:59 AM | | Comments (1) | Trackbacks (0)
What Is Dot Com(unity)? February 25, 2009 1:53 PM
I'm very excited to announce an innovative new learning tool that will be featured right here on the Small Group Dynamics blog. Actually, it's not exactly a tool. It's more like a co-learning experience. Here's the basic idea: I want...
posted by Sam O'Neal on February 25, 2009 1:53 PM | | Comments (11) | Trackbacks (0)
