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Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darrell Meeks Feb 13. 6 Replies 2 Likes
The whole Organic Church is not new to me. A long time a go I was involved with 3 separate bodies. They all died. Each time they they went through the processes of ceasing to exist as group, it was…Continue
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Michael Hartson replied to Gottalife's discussion The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with Joy - Tell us one short story here!
Darrell Meeks replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"Michael, my experiences with such groups for more than 20 years now is pretty much the same. Some of them broke up over childish things, such as fleshly disputes, others because they wanted that "religious fix" like spiritual junkies…"
Jim London replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"Great story, Michael -- and a good analogy. Two options: contriving a sense of safety/ control or trusting the God who reveals. One is an illusion; the other is life."
Michael Hartson replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"I know I'm responding to myself, but I had idea. I like stories; sometimes they teach us about ourselves. A couple of weeks ago I needed some engine work done on an old Chevy. Tired of paying a mechanic…"
Michael Hartson replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion Tithe-Whipped"Thanks. Pretty good info. Always felt like something was up. Amazingly freeing, to have a man made burden lifted off of me."
Michael Hartson replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion Tithe-Whipped"Very interesting. If you know of some book or material that dives a little deeper into the subject, I would appreciate it. Send my a message if you know of anything."
Michael Hartson replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion Tithe-Whipped"I have seen a lot of sermons on the tithing, or giving; some of them very strange. I remember some time a go when my adult daughter was a teen, and going through a very difficult time, was being hauled off in a police car. We called the pastor…"
Michael Hartson replied to Joshua Westcott's discussion Challenges of the Small Town"yes, Quite true. "Doing Church" in house with out the Organic content, is just switching buildings. We as people tend to compartmentalize areas of our life. Church in this part, school in this part, marriage in this part,…"
Michael Hartson commented on Jim London's blog post What do we do when there is no group to join?"When I think about the most significant points in my Christian walk, they did not take place in an organized, institutionalized environment. It was incidental to my world, but wholly intentional by God.
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Michael Hartson replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"Sure, it's intentional. God is responsible for the Results, we are responsible for the action. God asks us to share our lives, talk to others about him, love others. Who gets saved, or what a person does or does not do or what…"
Jim London replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"Michael, you are sharing and asking about something that is very crucial. Often the pattern is "We don't want to be that programmed meeting all designed and led by the fellow hired to make it all run smoothly. We want to be more…"
Michael Hartson replied to Michael Hartson's discussion Why Can't Christian's Hang Out?"To continue. If we meet with people and fellowship with them, is this not "church". If we pray, and talk, share our lives, eat, laugh, cry, and support; is that not "church". If in my life I know well only 4 other…"
Michael Hartson posted a discussionWhy Can't Christian's Hang Out?
The whole Organic Church is not new to me. A long time a go I was involved with 3 separate bodies. They all died. Each time they they went through the processes of ceasing to exist as group, it was like having someone close to you die of some sort of disease. I felt the same sort of grief; overall a most unpleasant experience. The one "500 lb Gorilla in the room" they all had was this; although they knew they were behaving differently; they wanted to "Be a church". They wanted to act like,…See More
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- At 4:41pm on February 8, 2012,
Kenny Russell said… Hi Michael, welcome to OCT I hope you will meet some great people here and be blessed and a blessing as we all seek to support those in Organic churches and those seeking to start or just interact with others on the subject. again welcome and hope you get a chance to listen to some radio shows on the right side of the page to find out more! again welcome!
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Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Richard Kozlowski"Richard,
Welcome to the family of Organic Church Today. As you connect to other believers in Christ, I'm sure you will be edified. Be Blessed in your walk of faith.
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Loretta Rodrigues"Loretta,
Thanks for sharing. I have been a Christian since 1985. I guess that would be 27 years. About a year and a half ago I started questioning why I believed some of things I had been taught. In the last 6 months or so I also have read…"
Jonathon Baer replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"I had hoped what I said made sense. Sometimes I don't articulate what I'm trying to communicate. Nothing is to be construed as to limit what the Holy Spirit can and will do since he is like the wind. It is not for us to always understand…"
Loretta Rodrigues left a comment for Jo Lynne Deaver"Hi Jo Lynne, Thanks for your warm welcome. I've been a Christian ( I was raised a catholic ) for the last 7-8 years and attended a NT (Pastor led) church for about a year. My husband is an unbeliever and rabidly so! He…"
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June 1, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Beyond institutional church, beyond organic house church, beyond any form, the Church is destined to walk in the power of Kingdom communities.Brothers and sisters will be gathering from Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi to share in fellowship and here the Gospel of the Kingdom.For details, email contact@theforerunnerministry.netSee More
Maegan Verrett left a comment for Jo Lynne Deaver"Thanks for your comment, Jo Lynne! I'm hoping to find some others like myself here in NE. It's quite lonely being the only one around. I've got my parents, but it's just not the same. You know? Thanks again! Have a great…"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Loretta Rodrigues"Welcome Loretta,
Love connecting with the body of Christ all over the world! Looking forward to your contributions to the body!
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver left a comment for Maegan Verrett"Welcome Maegan,
Hope you enjoy being a part of OCT. Be blessed in the Lord!
In Christ,
Jo Lynne"
Jo Lynne Deaver replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"Jonathon,
Thanks for your reply. You are an encouraging and confirming voice. What you said was very much needed. I too had been told in the past that a person could be "so heavenly minded you're no earthly good.' But that…"
Jonathon Baer replied to Jo Lynne Deaver's discussion Don't Limit Opportunities"To address your first paragraph: I, too, have been somewhat dismayed to see very little activity and interaction with this excellent medium. Kenny put a lot into this and it is a shame it isn't maximized.
Second paragraph: Simply: Be ready,…"
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