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EATING BREAD BAKED OVER DUNG: HOW THE CHURCH IS FEEDING ON TRUTH COOKED OVER THE WORLD’S FIRE

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Let us discuss the relevance of Ezekiel’s prophecy to the modern church, emphasizing that while the message of Christianity remains true, it is tainted by cultural influences—akin to bread baked over a polluted fire. The church has become immersed in worldly perspectives, affecting its theology and practices. The central message… Read the rest

Snowmageddon and the Storms We Create: When the World Mobilizes and the Church Retreats

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As Snowmageddon approaches, while the world mobilizes for potential hardship, the church chooses to cancel services, highlighting a contrast in responses. This reveals a deeper issue in ecclesiology, suggesting that worship should remain constant regardless of circumstances. The church’s retreat amidst a storm questions its commitment to its mission, calling… Read the rest

Reviving the Church: From Non-Prophet to Spirit-Led Community

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The Church is missing key leadership gifts from the Holy Spirit, like prophets and evangelists, leaving it stagnant and uninspired. This “non-prophet organization” vibe is creating a spiritual crisis, where congregations are undernourished. To thrive, churches need to restore these roles, embrace their diversity of gifts, and step up as… Read the rest

Hiding Out Under Bushels of Fear

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“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light
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You Can’t keep a God Man Down!

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Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered
unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death,
and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles:
and they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him,
and shall scourge him, and
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