When I first wrote this it felt very dangerous. I had been questioning whether or not this was helpful, harsh, or even heretical. But then I read some the the words of Christ and His brother James and realized that the same Spirit inspired all three. Beware of the false prophets, who come to you inContinue reading ““christian”?!”
Category Archives: Street Corner Devotions
how dare you?
The chief priests, therefore, questioned Jesus concerning his disciples, and concerning his teaching; Jesus answered him, `I spake freely to the world, I did always teach in a synagogue, and in the temple, where the Jews do always come together; and in secret I spake nothing; why me dost thou question? question those having heard what IContinue reading “how dare you?”
mimic
~ Having a ‘good theology’ and a good commentary can never ever ever substitute or adequately mimic the living breathing words of God.
evangelism?
If you’re unable to forgive your enemies how will you ever show them compassion?
The Simple Truth
that we don’t hear at church each week, but we probably need to hear each week is…. We must lay down our lives to have the life of Christ. Either we try, to no avail, to live righteously and find joy. OR we give up our lives to God and let Jesus live in andContinue reading “The Simple Truth”
The Underground Church in the U.S.
“Contrary to the popular thinking of Christianity today, the Lord did not reach down and save us from sin and death so that we might be merely happy, healthy and wealthy. Those who teach this have invented another gospel and portray a false christ- the god of this age rather than the God of theContinue reading “The Underground Church in the U.S.”
interesting…
love first
Teaching others to love the bible is a good thing. Teaching people to worship corporately is a good thing. Teaching people the spiritual disciplines is a good thing. But unless you’re first embodying and teaching them the Love of God, you’re simply enslaving them.
us being right, ever?
When infused with the person of Holy Spirit we become awoken to the weaknesses and failures of everyone around us. A fight to use that info is constantly happening, the evil one loves to come in under the guise of religious and lawful thought turning those perceptions into a very satisfying fuel for why youContinue reading “us being right, ever?”
No More Invitations to Jerusalem
It’s pretty easy to see why New Testament gifts aren’t manifesting in many of today’s churches. It’s because our actions and interactions within our communities are most like the Old Testament. God took on flesh, died, and resurrected so that we could chose to die daily and be embodied by this resurrected God. “Therefore I urgeContinue reading “No More Invitations to Jerusalem”
Collision of Kingdoms 