Category Archives: soldiers

Fly The Flag! Rally ‘Round The Flag! (Like In Les Misérables)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

In Les Misérables (the new movie, the Broadway play, and the book) people boldly and courageously wave and carry a revolutionary flag.  Perhaps it’s time to boldly carry and wave an even more revolutionary flag — a Christian flag. Why are … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus Christ, prayer walking, books, Christianity, Christian history, Jesus, church, New Testament, spiritual warfare, Christian, spiritual combat, flag, Christian values, flag pole, The Salvation Flag, spiritual walk, soldiers, Christ followers, movie, homes, church buildings, special flags, knights, armor, the colors, Minnesota Historical Society, universal Christian flag, spiritual battle, Broadway play, revolutionary flag | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

A famous quotation by William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, boldly repeats the words “I’ll fight!”  His wife, Catherine Booth, preached Aggressive Christianity. They challenged their followers to be spiritual soldiers, not passive spectators.  But how do you fight … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative lifestyle, army, be transformed by the renewing of your mind, Berry Street, Berry Street Worship Center, Bible, Bible reading, Bible type revival, blog, blog readers, Blood and Fire, blood of Jesus, burning heart, choice, Christian, Christian values, Christianity, church, combat, courage, creativity, darkness, demons, denial, devils, ekklesia, faith-based, fight the good fight of faith, flag, guidance, guide, Holy Spirit, I'll fight!, inner coach, inner peace, kingdom of God, lifestyle Christianity, lifestyles, makes change, meaning, media, media circus, military, moral failures, moral restraints, morality, move of God, movement, Music City, Nashville, New Testament, normal Christianity, obedience, organic church, out of the closet, soldiers, spectators, spirit, Spirit-led, spiritual, spiritual awakening, spiritual combat, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth, spiritual skills, temptation, testimonies, testimony, the offensive, The Salvation Army, The Salvation Flag, thoughts, tradition, training, training camp, trials, truth, values, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

I Saw Lincoln (You Should Too!)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I saw Abraham Lincoln, not in person, of course, but in the new movie, Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and staring Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln.  I was expecting a drama about the life of Lincoln, but this was not that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, lifestyles, abolitionists, social justice, human rights, race, racism, Black Like Me, war, books, American, negro spirituals, morality, morals, values, American media, courage, black is beautiful, spiritual warfare, Americans, moral principles, judgments, spiritual combat, clear conscience, missional, corrupt culture, society, natural laws, justice, disapproval, human nature, judgment, sacrifice, inspiration, soldiers, US president, institution, Democrat, USA, movie, blacks, African Americans, integrity, government, moral failures, antii-slavery, congress, Senate, House of Representatives, Mary Todd Lincoln, combat, Republicans, Thaddeus Stevens, Senator Charles Sumner, racists, liberty and justice for all, abolitionism, equal rights, subhuman, majority | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Let Jesus Run The Sunday Church Service

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Come to Berry Street and see The Holy Spirit set free, No program, no plan led by man; Why should we run things when God can? We gather as “two or more” Then let Jesus have the floor; And He … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Street Worship Center, Christ, Christ followers, Christ-centered, Christian, Christian community, Christian organizations, Christian values, church, church meetings, church programs, church roles, church structure, corps, denominations, disciple making, disciples, East Nashville, followers of Christ, freedom, gifts of the Spirit, guidance, hearing God, hearing Jesus, Heaven's door, Holy Spirit, house church, improv, improvisation, Jesus, Jesus Christ, move of God, movement, Music City, non-church, non-traditional church, participatory church, relevation, religion, revival, revolution, salvation, Salvation Army church, Salvation Army Corps, Salvationists, simple church, soldiers, Spirit-led, spiritual awakening, spiritual formation, spiritual growth, spiritual warfare, surrender, surrender to God, testimonies, testimony, two or more, voice of God | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Spiritual Warfare & The Christian Battle Flag

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The Salvation Army Flag is not a decoration to collect dust inside a chapel or church building.  It’s not a religious relic.  It is a battle flag that belongs on the streets of the world. The first “Blood & Fire” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, church history, Holy Spirit, nonviolence, salvation, Christian history, spiritual, fire, alternative lifestyle, church, New Testament, Christ, Catherine Booth, Christian, Christ-centered, Biblical concept, Salvationists, England, violence, Christian values, empire, Christian organizations, Coventry, The Salvation Flag, Christian flag, Blood and Fire, spiritual walk, holiness, soldiers, Christ followers, Salvation Army Corps, blood of Jesus, fire of the Holy Spirit, religious relic, invasion, purity, 2 Corinthians 10:4, fight the good fight of faith, kingdom, country | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

There’s No Right To Choose In Christianity

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Followers have no choice — they are committed to do what their leader says. Soldiers don’t get to choose — they have to obey orders. The subjects of a Lord have no choice — they are under their Lord’s authority. … Continue reading →

Posted in army, authority, belief system, Bible, choice, Christ, Christ followers, Christ-centered, Christian, Colossians, compliance, crucified with Christ, crucifixion, deciision making, deny yourself, devotion, disciples, discipline, followers, followers of Christ, God calling, guidance, hearing God, hearing Jesus, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus is Lord, kingdom of God, lifestyle Christianity, lifestyles, Lord, obedience, obeying orders, pro choice, prochoice, Romans 8:14, soldiers, spiritual growth, spiritual walk, surrender, Uncategorized, World English Bible | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments