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Posted in American history, black history, Black history month, community, community building, community organizer, Creating Community, history, how to create community, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged #racerelations, America, book, colorblind, diversity, kindness, Off the RACE Track, race, Steve Simms, video
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Care for soul-wounds
It’s almost impossible to convey the love of Christ to people when you feel hostile toward them. Be kind. Life’s ups and downs shouldn’t be a Ferris Wheel, endlessly repeating, but a mountain railroad taking you to a lovely destination. … Continue reading
Posted in choice of lifestyle, church, community, lifestyles, mental health, thoughts, Uncategorized, voice of God
Tagged Christianity, conscience, culture, kingdom of God, media, soul, Supreme Court
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Spiritual authority & the kingdom of God
Christ wants to exercise His authority and build God’s kingdom, but, too often, church gives men the authority to override Him. However, the kingdom of God begins to manifest when people faithfully make the risen Jesus their supreme authority. Any authority … Continue reading
Posted in 'Tis The Gift To Be Simple, authority, collaborative learning, community, community building, community organizer, concepts of God, if all prophesy, In His steps, in the Spirit, living out the Gospel, Uncategorized
Tagged government, kingdom of God, politics, priests, spiritual authority
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Is race a myth?
This week’s episode of Crazy Bible Stuff discusses one of the world’s biggest problems race. Is race even real?
Posted in Christian community, Christian unity, come together, community, healing racism, institutional racism, life together, multi-racial church, one in the Spirit, open discussion, racial healing, racists, the beloved community, Together Everyone Accomplishes More, Uncategorized, unity, video, working together
Tagged Bible, Crazy Bible Stuff, prejudice, race, race in the Bible, racialreconcilation, racism
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You might be unracist if . . .
The vast majority of Americans claim (and believe) that they are not racists. However, in an unracist society, race isn’t an issue. You might be unracist if you look at faces and don’t see races. You might be unracist if … Continue reading
Posted in American history, black history, Black history month, community, drum major for justice, equality, human rights, inequality, injustice, institutional racism, liberty and justice for all, Love one another, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, MLK Day, NASCAR, overcoming hate, social justice, the beloved community, The Movement, Uncategorized, unity, wrong side of history
Tagged American racism, civil rights, color line, equality, overcoming racism, quotes, race, race in America, racism, racist
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The government shall be upon His shoulders
“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men!” The vision of Christmas includes caring for and getting along with all people; and being one with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus prayed for the oneness of His followers in John 17. However, … Continue reading
Posted in band of brothers, Bible one anothers, Christian unity, community, God's government, Jesus is Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, Love one another, one anothers, one in the Spirit, peace of God, Prince of Peace, surrender, surrender to God, Uncategorized, waiting on the Lord
Tagged Christianity, Goodwill toward men, government shall be upon His shoulders, hope of glory, Isaiah 9:6, kingdom of God, Lordship of Christ, ONE: Unfolding God's Eternal Purpose From House To House
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Exchanging the love of power for the power of love!
Religion is based on programmed meetings about God. Christianity is based on authentic experiences with the risen Jesus. The kingdom of God is about letting the living God be the leader, instead of human leadership. God’s order isn’t about human … Continue reading
Posted in behavior modification, Christ the Head of the church, Christian community, Christian leadership, Christian organizations, church leadership, community, control in church, Crazy Love, discipleship, Emmanuel, Head of the church, hierarchy, humility, leadership, love, mystery, organization, oxymoron, servant leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church authority, kingdom of God, love of power, power politics, religion, religious authority
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TEDD Talks (“Train Everybody To Declare & Demonstrate”)
Let’s go TEDD and “Train Everybody to Declare and Demonstrate.” There’s no need for anyone to just sit and be passive! Christians need to share from the heart with one another; not just to listen to an “expert” speak once … Continue reading
Posted in angels, church, community, community building, Jesus, oratory, organic church, public speaking, speech making, speeches, Uncategorized
Tagged acrostic, Christianity, creativity, hope, innovation, Ted Talks, theology
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