Category Archives: Western religion

Why Some Christians Don’t Want To Be Called Christian

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Some people of faith who follow Jesus Christ don’t want to be known by the word Christian.  They prefer other names such as Christ-follower or believer.  Why? *  Some people feel that the word Christian has been so compromised that it … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Anointing of An Agendaless Assembly

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

There is an amazing anointing on an agendaless assembly.  It’s the very presence of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ, Himself.  The First Century Church knew this, not as a doctrine, but as a powerful reality every time they met together … Continue reading →

Posted in religion, What is church?, disciple making, discipling, worship, church, church structure, Western religion, When you come together, religious ceremonies, revival, church roles, Western world, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Matthew 18:20, church programs, church meetings, Salvation Army Corps, Salvation Army church, church program, church services, religious tradition, agendaless, assembly, First Century Church, alternative church | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

12/12/12 — 12 Out Of The Box Thoughts About Church

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Here are 12 out-of-the-box thoughts about church on 12/12/12. 1)  Church is not God in a noose, but God on the loose! 2)  Church is not spectators sitting, but believers battling the forces of darkness! 3)  Church is not a … Continue reading →

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Nashville & The Coming Move Of God

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

The public forums in America and the Western world have been all but swept clean of references to God, faith, and religion.  Many are ready to label America and the West as post-Christian.  But don’t play taps yet.  God is … Continue reading →

Posted in America, boomers, Christ, Christ followers, Christian, faith, fire, fire of the Holy Spirit, glory, God, God calling, religion, society, soul, Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, spiritual growth, spiritual warfare, Western religion, Western world, young adults, youth | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A Brief (Alternative) History Of Western Christianity

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

An alternative history of Western Christianity . . . The early Christians were passionate and obedient followers of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ.  The government didn’t like them and put many of them to death. However, the love, lifestyle, and … Continue reading →

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Explaining Sin In A Post-Christian Culture

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Post-Christian can be defined as:  the culture that emerges as the Christian faith loses influence in a society that has been somewhat shaped by Christian values.  The Western world is fast becoming post-Christian and popular culture has little understanding of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian, Christian history, Christian values, Christianity, conviction of sin, current condition, current events, faith-based, God, God-shaped vacuum, Gospels, injustice, inward change, moral principles, morality, morals, New Testament, Oh Sinner Man, popular culture, post-Christianity, recovery, repent, repentance, right and wrong, right conduct, salvation, Scriptures, search for significance, self-denial, spiritual awakening, spiritual disciplines, tolerance, Uncategorized, values, wages of sin, Western religion, Western world | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Ideas to Tone Down the NBA, the NFL, and the Olympics

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

What if they made a new rule to tone down the London Olympics by requiring all Olympic athletes to have one arm tied behind their back during competition?  Would you be okay with that? What if, in order to reduce … Continue reading →

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Why Settle For Microsoft’s “Surface” When There’s A Tablet Deep In Your Heart?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Today Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s CEO, introduced “Surface” their new tablet computer.  But why settle for “Surface” when there’s a tablet computer deep in your own heart.  It comes as standard equipment with human beings. The Bible teaches that the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Alternative Names For Organic Church

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

In the last few years, many books have been written about organic church by people like Neil Cole, Milt Rodriguez, Tony and Felicity Dale, Frank Viola, Wolfgang Simpson, Jon Zens, and many others.  I have read many of the books.  … Continue reading →

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A Key To Spiritual Awakening . . .

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

A key to a Christian spiritual awakening (revival)  in the 21st Century: No lording over others. Christian leaders are servants, not bosses. Their job is to help release the living Word of God in and through other believers, and not … Continue reading →

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