http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/ A blog where Jacob and other pastors will share their learnings, thoughts, ideas, etc. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:21:54 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Soma Austin http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/homelessness-and-the-aroma-of-christ/ http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/homelessness-and-the-aroma-of-christ/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:06:40 GMT "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are ... http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/sermon-notes-better-resolutions/ http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/sermon-notes-better-resolutions/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:01:50 GMT In looking at New Years resolutions the statistics aren't very promising. A recent New York Times article included the following: “Most of us think that we can change our lives if we just summon the willpower and try even harder this time ... http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/traffickingfair-trade-who-pays-the-cost/ http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/traffickingfair-trade-who-pays-the-cost/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:02:26 GMT   "If it's cheap for you, it's because someone else paid the cost."- Kirsten Dickerson of Raven+Lily   Tuesday night we were filled with sorrow and anger in hearing stories of children being sold as cheap labor in the Ivory Coast, ... http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/our-new-location-an-open-letter-to-the-soma-austin-community/ http://www.somaaustin.org/pastors-blog/our-new-location-an-open-letter-to-the-soma-austin-community/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:51:45 GMT Our New Location: An Open Letter to the Soma Austin Community Recently, Soma Austin has been blessed with a new space for renewal in the city. We will be moving into this space full time beginning with Sunday morning services on Sunday, April ...