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...
After you have Suffered for a Little While
"After you have suffered a little while", what does the Lord mean by that? I woke up this morning with my heart feeling heavy...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Singing the Song of the Lord in a Strange Land
I am sure you are saying to yourself what a strange title for a Christian article. The reality is that most of the Body...
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...
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...
Standing Strong Even When the Cavalry Never Arrives
Back when I was young westerns were popular, and even today that is all my dad watches. Some peculiar parts of every western were:...
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...
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...
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...
The Plaster Mold: A Religious Fable – Dr. David Ryser
And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled out, and...
To All My Brothers Caught in the System
First and foremost, if we as messengers of freedom haven’t made it clear in the past, we love you and are praying for you.
Our...
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...
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...
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...
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