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God in a Box
I have no interest in writing my biography; I don’t believe my life has been that interesting. But a few people have asked me how I got where I am in this ministry. I’ll offer a rough outline of what … Continue reading
Posted in personal
Tagged American evangelicals, bio, evangelism, history, mainstream christianity
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The Hardest Message to Share
This is easily one of the hardest lessons of Christian Mysticism: Peace, prosperity and safety are not valid goals. They are at best the by-products of pursuing goals that are valid. The only valid goal of human life under Biblical … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged christian mysticism, church, communion, covenant community of faith, eldercraft, mainstream christianity, radix fidem, Western mythology
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Ditching the Mainstream Mythology
Starting point: It is impossible for us to know how God regards other people. We can know our own standing with Him, but only if we consciously shift our awareness to the heart. By that same means, we can also … Continue reading
Dreaming of the Rule of Faith
We are not here to reform or change mainstream Christian religion. It is my honest conviction that whatever happens to the mainstream church in the future has little to do with Radix Fidem. It’s not that God can’t or won’t … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged church, covenant community of faith, faith, heart-led, mainstream christianity, radix fidem, tribulation
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Time for an Underground Church
In some parts of the world, this is a bad time to belong to an organized Christian church. However, in all parts of the world, this is a bad time to have a gospel message restricted to what takes place … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged church, mainstream christianity, prophecy, radix fidem, underground church
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Don’t Wait for Me
This is a “get to know me better” post. I can’t recall if I’ve shared this in the past, but if nothing else, it tells you where I am today. When I finally made a break from mainstream church and … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged divine calling, mainstream christianity, ministry, mission, radix fidem
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Real Independence
During my years of traditional divinity studies and work, I often read firm statements that following Christ must rise above culture. The idea was that it is somehow pan-cultural, something that should fit into any cultural context. It’s above culture. … Continue reading
Rejoice with Us!
Here’s something the mainstream church has gotten wrong over the centuries: We should never seek to cultivate the approval of outsiders. Granted, I can easily find a lot of church folks echoing that sentiment, but when pastors stop posting resumes, … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged divine mercy, evangelism, heart-led, mainstream christianity, moral consciousness, sacrificial love, sensory heart
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What Will It Look Like Tomorrow?
Consider how this virtual parish began. One introverted outcast mumbles to himself online and attracts a few others like himself. I had no idea where I was going, but I knew it couldn’t be back into the mainstream. The longer … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged mainstream christianity, missions, radix fidem, virtual parish
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Mysticism Needs No Defense
Mysticism is the only way you can hear God. Symbolism — also referred to as parable, or parabolic language — is the language of conviction, faith, and of the heart. That’s how God designed it. We refer to “the world” … Continue reading
Posted in religion
Tagged Biblical Law, christian mysticism, faith, mainstream christianity, parables, symbolic communication
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