Tag: ecclesia
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Am I Qualified to Be a Worship Leader?
Job Posting with CCDA I recently explored the job listings on the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) website and came across this posting: NCEL Director of Worship & ELEE Church Liaison. The information about the position sounded compatible with my philosophy of church and worship. However, I’m sure various factors are not in my favor.… Read more
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Alone, But in Hope of Brothers
Alone for the Holidays Last December, as the holidays progressed, I faced Christmas alone. I felt the need for others, companions with whom to share the joys of the season, brothers with whom to share the life God had given me. This led me to a rare expression through poetry. Alone, But In Hope Alone.… Read more
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Gatherings of Ecclesias of All Sizes
Introduction Over the last few months, while reading and listening to teachings about microchurches and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I took on an attitude against megachurches and their lack of individual intimacy, their lack of commitment to their local neighborhoods. It seemed to me they are not gatherings of ecclesias because of their size. However,… Read more
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Rise Up, Oh Men of God! Have Done with Foundational Things.
Hordes of Barbarians Overwhelming Society. It is past time for the men of God – especially those in the pulpits – to rise up, set aside their work on the foundations of God’s Temple, and build up the protective walls. It is past time for church leaders to arm the other men in their congregations… Read more
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Seven Things Wrong with English Bible Translations
NOT Against the Writings of the Original Authors The way I talk and write, people might think I’m against the Bible as God’s inspired Word. This is very untrue. I am against how English translators rendered various biblical concepts and how Christians demand adherence to literal English wording. I wish to point out seven things… Read more
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No Distinction between Heaven and Eden
My Need for Repentance Until just recently, I have been making a distinction between Heaven and Eden or its Greek equivalent, Paradise. I’ve been saying believers who die don’t go to Heaven but to Paradise. I’ve been emphasizing in my mind Tim Mackie’s concept of Eden as Heaven overlapping with places on Earth. The idea… Read more
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3 Truths, 4 Principles Needed to Survive – Even Thrive
INTRODUCTION Our society is full of ungodly influences. Our Creator and Redeemer intends to shake them out (Hebrews 12:26-27) and give us an opportunity to do things His way. Three truths will cause God’s people to survive – even thrive – during the shaking ahead. Four moves of God will enable His people to bring… Read more
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Partnering with God Today
PREVIOUS POST CONTINUED My last post gave various illustrations of heroes of the Bible partnering with God. This one will give examples of modern partners. MODERN EXAMPLES Certainly since the 1940s, many preachers and teachers have taught partnering with God to bring His solutions to people’s problems, especially in the areas of health, wealth, and… Read more
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GOD’S VICEROYS ON EARTH
Not a Cigarette or Bad Habit What is a viceroy? I don’t mean a cigarette from the 1930s. What kind of person is a viceroy? Let’s break down the word. By vice, I don’t mean a habit of rebellion against God’s ways: prostitution, drugs, eating too much, or drunkenness. I’m not talking about any reason to call… Read more