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Tag Archives: Western Christianity
Does Western Christianity Disengage God
As an avid reader of church history, I’ve noticed a consistent trend in Western religion. It seems to disengage God — treating Him as a figure to occasionally honor rather than as a living power source. Let me explain. A … Continue reading
Posted in Acts, Anabaptists, Catholic mystics, Christian history, Christianity, church, church history, early church, Methodists, monastics, Moravians, Nashville, Quakers, religion, religious ceremonies, Salvationists, show and tell, spiritual, spiritual formation, the way we do church, Uncategorized, Waldensians
Tagged church history, drivetrain, Nashville, religion, simple church, The Salvation Army, Western Christianity, Western religion
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Drenched With God / Soaked With HIs Presence
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you . . .” As I read those words yesterday morning, the picture of a man drenched with water popped into my mind. I’ve always thought about the Holy Spirit … Continue reading
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Tagged book of Acts, dangers of smoking, General Linda Bond, having a form of godliness, Holy Spirit, New Testament, Paul of Tarsus, The Salvation Army, Western Christianity
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Christianity — Costly Calling? Or Creed, Chain-Of-Command, Culture, Corporation?
Some people nowadays are asking, What is Christianity? What is church? Good questions! If you seriously read the Book of Acts, the Biblical record of the early church’s experience and impact, it is obvious that our present day presentations of … Continue reading
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