Many of us are aware of the great work Dr. Tom Wadsworth is doing. His popular YouTube videos, podcasts, and writings have made a significant impact on those seeking a better way to do life together. While his 300-page PhD dissertation may be more than most of us are ready to tackle, we are looking […]
Read MoreMy good friend Ace hooked me up with this awesome 56-page PDF entitled Believers, the Spirit & the Ekklesia by David H. J. Gay. Highly recommended, and the PDF is available here. It’s well worth a read, especially since most Christians don’t like each other. From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to […]
Read MoreReleased in 2001 by F. LaGard Smith, Radical Restoration is a 315-page book that asks the tough questions. The book is a call to throw off denominational thinking. This is the 2nd excerpt with thoughts on elders. You can read the first excerpt here. The widespread lack of mature Christian men is one of the […]
Read MoreReleased in 2001 by F. LaGard Smith, Radical Restoration is a 315-page book that asks the tough questions. The book is a call to throw off denominational thinking. This is the first of two excerpts. You can read the second one here. Warning…below is an excerpt that is indeed pretty radical. The irony is that […]
Read MoreI noticed a pattern in the many books on house church that I’ve read (see my Resources page). Earlier works began by defending house church as a legitimate venue, followed by books on ecclesiastical history and then “how-to” books. More recent works, such as Jesus Led by John C. White, Toni M. Daniels, and Dr. […]
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the movies: rugged men and women trekking across America in search of a better life. American pioneers were primarily 19th-century settlers who moved westward across North America, driven by the search for land, opportunity, and freedom, including religious freedom. They faced immense hardships, traveling by wagon on trails like the Oregon and […]
Read MoreSomeone shared this post on Substack from Michael Sullivant and it’s so true. A church, a ministry, even a family can possess all the right ingredients. Sound doctrine. Clear vision. Disciplined practices-prayer, study, generosity, fasting, service. Everything Scripture commends. Everything a serious Christ-follower would affirm. Picture a kitchen counter covered with ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, […]
Read MoreIn Western society it’s difficult to do life together, but it does happen, it can be sustained and it can be life-changing. I pray these stories encourage you to keep meeting, keep searching and start gathering. This story is told by Chris Jefferies. Check out his link for a free download of his book. I’m […]
Read MoreAt 98 years young, my good friend Buff Scott, Jr. is still active producing his weekly Reformation Rumblings newsletters and campaigning for true reform. Below is an excerpt from a recent newsletter. You can get on his mailing list by emailing him at renewal@mindspring.com. Nowhere in the New Covenant Scriptures do we find an example of […]
Read MoreThe System or The Ecosystem is a new book by author Michael H. Peters. It contains great words of wisdom, seasoned with over forty years of practical experience, presented in concise, easy-to-digest segments. I highly recommend this book. It’s free to download or you can request to receive a free hard copy. You can check […]
Read MoreMy good friend Brittany Cline and her husband Carl manage San Antonio Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Occasionally Brittany will post on social media the workouts, training sessions, and competitions. It’s always fun to watch, especially seeing the kids grapple with one another. I imagine before you sign up to become a Jui-Jitsu disciple, you would count the […]
Read MoreI recently found a website that has 40 years of content and everything is free. Seems pretty awesome. jesuslifetogether.com/With-You-Now BibleStoriesOnline.com SystemOrEcosystem.com Have you ever thought about the fact that the nature of the Church is that if I don’t love and have a relationship with Jesus, then I don’t have a basis of existing in […]
Read More