Love Thy Neighbor…but how?

The Scriptures are very clear on one thing. There are so many things that can be debated and argued about in the Bible, but one thing can't be, and as far as I know, no one really does. That one things is what Jesus said in the Gospel records, Paul's epistles, John's and Peter's letters,...

Independently Dependent

As followers of Christ, we are both dependent and independent. We are also independently dependent. What do I mean by that? It's simple, really, but easily missed or forgotten. First and foremost we are completely dependent upon God (or at least we should be). I know for me, I can't seem to wake up in...

To the Younger Brothers and Sisters in Christ

I would like to say a few words to our brothers and sisters in Christ that are of high school age and younger. As some may know, before I came to the Lord in 2008 I was a drug addict and knew nothing of Christ. But by the Lord's grace, I was allowed into the...

Clarifying the Last Post: “The Wildness of Christ. The Wildness of His People.”

In my last post, The Wildness of Christ. The Wildness of His People, I made a few observations that need to be clarified and better explained. I feel a few may have taken it the wrong way or misunderstood my main point. So for the sake of those who may have misunderstood, or for those...

The Wildness of Christ. The Wildness of His People.

“Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” The Lord wants us to come to Him on our own will. He wants us to be free. He doesn't want to force us to come to...

Christ our Goal (and something to pray for)

A revelation of Christ. That is our simple devotion. Nothing else can be built on anything other than Him. This may sound elementary, but it is the goal of our faith, the purpose of our salvation, and the very reason we were created. It's when we decide that Christ's life, death, resurrection, impartation of the Holy...

We Have Come to the Mountain of the Living God

Jesus Christ is the Mountain of God In Exodus, Moses would go up to the mountain and speak with God for the people at Mount Sinai. God warned them that no one besides Him and Aaron were allowed to even touch the foot of the mountain lest they be struck down. Mount Sinai was the...

We are in the Land; We are in Christ!

The Land of Canaan.  In the Bible this was a picture, or a shadow, of Christ. The Israelites had to cross the Jordan River to get into the Land (Josh. 3:14-17). The crossing over the Jordan was a picture and shadow of water baptism. After they had crossed the Jordan, they entered the land and possessed it....

The Body of Christ Knows No Bounds

  I really hate going to nature parks. They're just so boring. I absolutely love nature and the outdoors. My dream day is me, out in the middle of nowhere on a beautiful spring day hundreds of miles away from civilization with no cell phone, GPS, light or noise pollution, sound of airplanes, buses, trains,...

A Former Skeptic: Why I’m pro-Organic Church (Part I)

Part I Preface Saying the phrase, "Organic Church," in a conversation brings about many different reactions. Some people are intrigued to know just what it is you're talking about. Others avoid the conversation all-together. Yet others have a completely different meaning behind the term than I do, so there can be some confusion. And for...