David Trigueros

What Got Us Through

David Trigueros
June 14, 2011
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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…

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I Feel Scared Tonight But Also Wanting to Overcome My Fears

David Trigueros
June 14, 2011
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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?…

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Outline Done

David Trigueros
June 13, 2011
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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…

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New Blog Post: My Addiction to Comfort and Security and How I'm Beating It

David Trigueros
June 10, 2011
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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…

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Can You Speak Louder Please, I Can't Hear You!

David Trigueros
June 5, 2011
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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…

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How Do You Speak of the Past?

David Trigueros
May 25, 2011
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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…

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Church Planting as Faith

David Trigueros
May 10, 2011
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Welcome back. You belong here.I've been blogging through our journey from traditional church into an organic, city transformation type of faith community.A question I often get asked is "what are you doing?" The quick answer is: Looking for work, the…

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Where do Songs Come From?

David Trigueros
April 8, 2011
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Welcome back. You belong here.I'm no Paul McCartney but I'm a songwriter.I've been writing songs since I was about 17. I remember writing my first song during a boring class in high school (probably Algebra) which I promptly named "I…

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First Breakthrough from Head to Experience

David Trigueros
March 29, 2011
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Welcome back. You belong here.Over the last few weeks, I've been blogging through the transition from a full time church job (safety, security) into a life of mission and trust.Last week I met with my spiritual director and she told…

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I Feel Challenged

David Trigueros
March 27, 2011
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Welcome back. You belong here.This will be short. I feel challenged. Challenged to shake this dust off of worry and fear and focus on God. Yes, times are tough, insurance will run out, our savings will dwindle, but where is…