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Guilt, Shame, and Panic: Are they justified?

March 7, 2013

“How dangerous a master human emotion is!” ― Watchman Nee We’ve all been there: you wake on Saturday after sleeping in a bit from a hard week at work. You wake up, grab some coffee, maybe spend some time with Jesus for awhile, and realize you have nothing to do for the day (or you just […]

What I’ve Learned in Organic Church: The Difference Between Brotherhood and Buddyhood (this includes Sisterhood)

January 11, 2012

This is the first part of the mult-blog series titled, What I’ve Learned in Organic Church. To read the introduction to this series, CLICK HERE. Brotherhood and Buddyhood: There is a Difference In the Organic expression of the church, we share many things with each other. We share our homes, our personalities, our strengths, our […]

What I’ve Learned in Organic Church: An Introduction to a Series

January 10, 2012

A few of the saints here in Gainesville, FL got together before the holidays and decided to share what we’ve learned thus far in Organic Church. So in the coming weeks we will be sharing with you what we’ve learned by posting articles on each of our blogs. We were “established” as an ekklesia in […]

The Lost Art of Love

November 22, 2011

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35) “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast […]

Narcotics and Religious Detox: A Comparison

November 8, 2011

In March 2008 I was taken to a drug and alcohol treatment facility to detox from various narcotics and alcohol. I met the Lord for the first time in that facility. But it wasn’t until May 2008 that I finally answered His call, “Come, follow Me.” Quickly after devoting my life to my savior, my […]

Book Review: “The Community Life of God” by Milt Rodriguez

October 11, 2011

First I’d like to start this review off by introducing you to the man behind the book, Milt Rodriguez. I first met Milt and his wife, Mary, in Florida a couple of years ago. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Milt and Mary in their home (when they lived here) and their […]

Why are We to Bear Fruit? The Answer May Surprise You

September 20, 2011

We’ve all heard the verse where Jesus describes a good tree bearing good fruit. And we’ve all heard countless preachers, books, blog posts, and general conversations where the topic was this of bearing fruit. It seems many Christians today are consumed by the alleged need to bear fruit. In fact, there are also many who have […]

Book Review: “The Pastor Has No Clothes!” by Jon Zens (Updated 8/16/11)

August 9, 2011

The modern office and role of the “pastor” (or minister, in some circles), has a fixed place in the minds and hearts of believers and unbelievers. Even the atheists and members of other religions recognize the pastorate as being a necessary fixture in the church. But does it have any Scriptural backing in the New […]

Love Thy Neighbor…but how?

July 18, 2011

The Scriptures are very clear on one thing. There are so many things that can be debated and argued about in the Bible, but one thing can’t be, and as far as I know, no one really does. That one things is what Jesus said in the Gospel records, Paul’s epistles, John’s and Peter’s letters, […]

Independently Dependent

June 14, 2011

As followers of Christ, we are both dependent and independent. We are also independently dependent. What do I mean by that? It’s simple, really, but easily missed or forgotten. First and foremost we are completely dependent upon God (or at least we should be). I know for me, I can’t seem to wake up in […]