I make it my business to avoid the systems of this culture and this world as much as I am able to see those systems and recognize them for what they are. If you’ve never seen The Matrix, then maybe you’ve never thought about the systems of this world and how they conceal true freedom [...]
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My good friend submitted a comment on my post entitled “God.” I thought he raised some good questions, so I decided to make my reply a post where everyone could see it — perhaps there are others with similar thoughts and questions about my post and my intentions.
Tina, are you trying to engage [...]
The Bible isn’t God. Communion isn’t God. Church isn’t God. I am not God.
The Bible is not divine. Communion is not divine. Church is not divine. I am not divine.
The Bible is not the final authority. Communion is not the final authority. Church is not the final authority. I am not the final authority.
God is [...]
I am a capitalist. Like other economic or political systems, capitalism relies on the basic morality of man. Without the constraints of conscience, capitalism becomes like any other tried but fallen system. Some people might say that there is no system that can last, outside of the Kingdom of God, which is God as [...]
From time to time, I find and post old stuff I’ve written. This is one such stuff.
Do you believe that there is one specific God-appointed spokesman in your life? Some people believe that. That’s the “car” they’re following, if you read my previous post. Some people believe that they don’t have to do the work [...]
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Chris Harmon asked a good question. He wrote: “So I’m wondering since it was a little unclear when I read this - do you think we *should* be part of Christian academies (schools), godtube, christian bookstores, christian music, etc.?”
I thought perhaps my last post was a bit unclear, so let me clarify one aspect. I [...]
Much of our world is institutionalized. You know how Jesus said to be in the world but not of it? I really believe that means we’re supposed to disengage from systems and institutions as much as possible - institutions are the foundation of the systems of this world. The medical system, the school system, the [...]
As is the case with many items on my blog, this post was inspired by the writings of Jim Lehmer.
We introverted, less social-butterflyesque individuals often feel guilty about our tendency to either avoid certain large gatherings or hide in the midst of them. I think the reason we tend to feel guilty is because of [...]
Thanks, Jim L., for giving me YABT (Yet Another Blog Topic).
Jim is honest enough to say he just isn’t sure what fellowship is. And he’s wondering if anyone else knows. Well, I’m quite sure I don’t know, but I’m sure I have some ideas. I have ideas about a lot of things, in case you [...]
Leadership is a hot topic in American Christendom and in the American political system right now. As it happens, I am leading about 100 people for a few months, as we prepare to facilitate an intense three-day spiritual encounter with Jesus for about 36 women. So I’ve been thinking about the dynamics of leadership and [...]
