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Lance spends some time in Genesis reflecting on how we were created in the image of God what we are called to do (including things like bringing order out of chaos).

Additional Resources:

• Street Sweeper - This is the video we watched produced by Briefcase Studios. Martin Luther King Jr comments on the power of good work. Video - 2:34 mins.
• Flourishing Culture - Andy Crouch has been very helpful in reframing how we can contribute to creating a world where everyone thrives. Produced by our friends at Made to Flourish. Video - 43 mins.
• Imaging God Worksheet - This worksheet can help you think about your vocational activities in light of the big story. Below you will find a quick instructional video to explain how to use it.

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Martin helps us think about the impact of the fall upon the four dimensions of shalom.

Additional Resources:

• Carly - This is the video we watched during our session. This "All of Life" interview was conducted during a service at Canyon Springs Church in 2020. Video - 6:22 mins.
• Creation and Fall - This session of the Reframe series groups creation and fall together.  Produced by our friends at Regent College. You would do well to watch the entire series for a deeper dive into the Big Story. Video - 43 mins.
• Justice & The Fall - This is a sermon delivered by Geoff at Trinity Presbyterian Church. In this series, we were exploring the topic of justice in light of the big story.
• The Florist - This is another video that we often show to illustrate how "ordinary" work is more sacred than we know.

In this session Jessica answers the question, "How will God 'put the world to rights?'" We will look at the person and work of Jesus on the cross and how that restores shalom to the world.

Additional Resources (if you'd like more):

• Mechanic for the Lord - This is the video we watched during our session. Note how the gifts he was given (Creation) combined with a need in the world (Fall) led to a redemptive response (Redemption) resulting in the world looking a little more like it will be (Restoration). Video - 3:30 mins.
• Heaven & Earth - We haven't had a chance to talk about the blending of heaven and earth... an understanding key to understanding how to live in a world filled with the sacred. Video - 6:42 mins.
• Temple - This video is even more interesting because the theme of the Temple can also be seen as the way to look at the Big Story. You may see the four chapters in this video and the narrative at this page.

Additional Resources (if you'd like more):

• Tegu Blocks - Building Blocks to Rebuild Communities. A great story of a creative way to create jobs and community well-being in the development of a business that cares for people as well as profit. 3:56 mins. This one gives even more insight to the business and their mission. Video - 3:30 mins.
• Start Something New - Here is a video that is an example of how a simple idea can make one's community a better place. Video - 1:31 mins.

In this session, Lance shares with us four pathways that we are consider when we try to steward our lives toward redemptive ends. Geoff shares a story of how one church learned how to find the people in their congregation that were already on "co-mission-ing" with God.

Bonus Stuff

• We showed the video of Ellen Norton "volunteering" her physical therapy skills to offer services to underserved kids and families in Tijuana. (1.5 min)
• Here are the rest of the four pathway videos we developed from our church. Bloom, Start, and Join.
• Amy Sherman talks about the four pathways. This is straight from the author's mouth. (26 mins)