I'm Retiring
Welcome back. You belong here.The other day a friend of mine said I was retiring. I guess I am, I am retiring from church as I've known it. I didn't say I'm retiring from God, in fact, I will forever…
David Trigueros
It's Been A Struggle Just to Get This Far and There's Still a Long Way to Go But We're Making Progress
Welcome back. You belong here.The previous post was all the good stuff, the wonderful ideas, the great plans. But getting this far has been a struggle and there's still a long way to go.Where will we live? Jobs? Housing? etc...But…
Our Next Steps
Welcome back. You belong here.Well, we're moving back to Long Beach, CA next week. We've lived here in Denver, CO for three years and although it's been good, we feel we're supposed to be in CA.Our theology of location says…
What the Spirit is Saying v. the Flesh
This current issue of no money, no jobs is the horizontal concerns, the “concerns of this world” as Jesus called them. He considered them secondary to the issues of the Spirit. (They sure seem primary to me!) But anyway… But…
What Got Us Through
What got me through difficulties were a few amazing things: 1. EL Foster Elementary - It’s people, Leigh, the vision of dual language, the culture, the amazing teachers and parents, all we did with the Latino parents, great friends such…
I Feel Scared Tonight But Also Wanting to Overcome My Fears
Tonight I am feeling scared about our economic future What if Grace UMC doesn’t have a position for me, what if Rachelle doesn’t get a teaching job, what if I don’t get a teaching job? Where will we get insurance?…
Outline Done
I spent sometime beginning to layout our story from contemporary to simple church. All the ups and downs so far, the clear moments where we heard the voice of God, the times when we felt lost. I will post it…
New Blog Post: My Addiction to Comfort and Security and How I'm Beating It
Welcome back. You belong here.Addictions to alcohol, drugs, sex, etc are common, but being addicted to comfort and security is not something talked about much.Hello, my name is David Trig and I am addicted to comfort and security, but I'm…
Can You Speak Louder Please, I Can't Hear You!
Welcome back. You belong here.I'm here in my garage blogging, sitting on a stool, listening to "Politik" by Coldplay (I'm on a Coldplay kick FYI, great band!) This feels more like a random post than a specific one so hang…
How Do You Speak of the Past?
Welcome back. You belong here.I've been blogging through the process of leaving the traditional church to start an organic, simple, neighborhood faith community called Neighbors Abbey. See more here and here.I have a friend, who I've actually never spoken to…