Erasing the Middle Ground
Erasing the Middle Ground is no easy thing. As I focus on eternal things, there is a growing sense within me of the stark...
Lessons from the First Great Reset
There are many lessons we can learn from the first great reset to the Body of Christ in the first century. Throughout history, all...
Hindrances to Organic Life
Seems like everyday I am confronted with disciples who are experiencing hindrances to Organic Life. Organic life is simply a Christ life without the...
Building to Body Video by Jon Zens
Building to Body
Transitioning from Institutional to Organic Church
Jon teaches as he shares a wonderful allegory about a Pastor's attempt to restructure the Church back...
Out Of the Wilderness and Into The Spirit’s Power
We all desire to come out of the wilderness and break into the Spirit's power, but there are some things we must understand first....
Painting Masterpieces on a Dark Canvas
Painting masterpieces on a dark canvas is an interesting title but not one you would expect from a Christian author. Recently I was invited...
12 steps to Freedom from the Religious System
I can't begin to tell you how important it is for you as a believer to find freedom from the religious system. What I...
Singing the Song of the Lord in a Strange Land
Who is singing the song of the Lord in a strange land? I am sure you are saying to yourself what a strange title...
Surviving Transitions and My Idiot Yesterdays by Steve Crosby
The Scriptures were written to an agricultural people who understood the ebb and flow of seasonal living. They understood the importance of spending appropriate...
When Church Tradition And The Holy Spirit Disagree
Most of us young pastors in the 1940's were taught that portions of the New Testament lost their validity when the Apostles died. For...
Lessons from the Cave: Responding to Prophetic Delay
His dreams of fulfilled destiny lay wrecked before him. From the heights of being anointed for the throne, and of a famous victory over...
Why do Bad things happen to Good people – a Response
My Dear Brothers In the Lord,
If I thought a christian band aid would help, I would say to you (as" did Robert Schuller), "Tough...
My Journey Leaving Organized Religion by Mike Donahoe
My history with organized religion began back when I was just a little boy. My parents were active members of their church and once...
My Faith Story; Here is Where I Was; Here is Where I am Now
This month's synchroblog is centered on our faith stories. everyone's got one. I feel like I tell mine here all of the time, but...
Reduced to Love by David Fredrickson
In a conversation with a friend today I was recalling how many years ago I used to ask God to reduce me to love....
How to Hold on When Everything is Shaking
Pillars are the things you hold on to when your foundations are being shaken. In the midst of the pain and tears sometimes they...
Tugging Rugs and Tired Horses – Disillusionment in the Church
In our interpersonal dealings with folks, as long as people are happy with the rug they are standing on, they will not appreciate you...
Recovering from a Bad Church Experience by Steve Crosby
A great challenge for folks who have had a bad church experience is how to recover from it and move forward. Sometimes folks feel...
Avoiding Hurting Christian Leaders Syndrome by Steve Crosby
Spiritual abuse is like finding a coin in your backyard. There are two sides to it, and they are both dirty. I certainly have...
Life Worth Dying For by David Fredrickson
When I resigned as senior pastor of an IC (Institutional Church) 10 years ago, the fresh revelation of Father’s love and the opportunity to...