Part quote from George Barna's book Revolution which I underlined in the preface
"I desire to help the Revolutionaries gain a better understanding of themselves. Many of them feel like the odd person out, and most of them struggle with conflicting feelings about their status as spiritual champions who have no spiritual homeland".
I believe this is our heart for the Gottalife Organic Church Network.
This network is a voice in the wilderness. A prophetic call to all those heaven-bound individuals who are connected by their faith in Christ.
The Organic Church network "will be the most significant transition in the religious landscape that you will ever experience. It will also help clarify language and provide practical resources to assist it's members reach their next level of spiritual maturity on their journey".
I can relate immensely with Barna's quote there. feeling like the odd person out is how I often feel. conflicting feelings, yep. Much like a yo yo lately. One day I think I'm nuts and I should go back to church and at other times I just know in my gut that this is the way to go. A voice in the wilderness. Good stuff. thanks Kenny and Hayley.
I have decided that no man is going to steal my God Given Dignity away from me. It has not been easy to get here. But the Lord dropped it into my spirit a couple of weeks ago after 2 years of living and battling with the lies and accusations of others. I am not going to allow others to steal my encouragement. God always makes me live through stuff and then puts somebody in my path that is going through something similar so I can share with them. Someone is waiting on the other side of our obedience:)
I find so much encouragement here - thank you! I'm struggling to find my way since leaving the IC but have learned more about His grace than all the years I ever attended a church. Christ is my life now. Praying to find a way out of the wilderness and into that much needed fellowship with likeminded believers. Our family has gone through numerous crises without much support at all, but the Lord Himself. Pray for us.
It's good to see some new people on here. This is a great network. Lots of great people on here. I've never really had anyone be mean to me or anything. Sometimes "spiritual discussions" can get a bit edgy. But on here I have found a respect from all I've encountered. I've really enjoyed gettting to know quite a few folks on here. Hopefully we'll meet in person some day.
I don't know if you got my message my name Keith and I live in Lynchburg ,va..Iike this saying I make tshirts when I can afford can I use this? I am not try to get rich I want to get the truth out.
Passover Seder at The Log Cabin (Home of Pastor and Mrs. D. Noonan
April 13, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
On Friday , April 13 , the last evening of Passover we will be having our annual Seder Meal and ceremony at 6:30 PM. Reservation must be made in advance as we have limited space.See More
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