May 26th, 2015
For some people, the whole church scene seems way too hard. They have ‘served’ to the best of their ability and been labelled as ‘not good enough’ or maybe burnt-out in trying to meet expectations. Perhaps they have run into controlling, abusive leadership and been broken in the middle of their journey.
Some jumped into another ‘system church’ or even drop out all together. Then there are a group of people who ‘returned to Egypt’; they go back to the world they left when they found Jesus. I am one of those who spent time away from the church scheme; I went into my ‘pigpen experience’. See Luke 15 with the story of the Prodigal son as the background for this post. Read more... (518 words, 2 images, estimated 2:04 mins reading time)
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March 26th, 2015
Ok so it is possible to get involved in a church system that isn’t pointing people toward Jesus. What do you do if you are caught in one of these churches? How do you handle harmful and abusive authorities in your church world and still be honouring?
There are Seven Steps of Action you can take when you disagree with something an authority asked you to do: Read more... (371 words, 2 images, estimated 1:29 mins reading time)
- Check your own attitudes – Make sure you are not just being stubborn and want your own way. Let them know your willingness to do the right thing with their guidance.
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March 16th, 2015
There are times when you find yourself in a ‘church box’ and the Lord is saying He wants you to come to greener pastures. Here are some things to think about before you leave your church by Dale A. Robbins, 1990, and is a publication of Victorious Publications, Grass Valley, CA 95949 – Use by Permission. Read more... (1462 words, 6 images, estimated 5:51 mins reading time)
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February 20th, 2015
So it is possible to be a Stewart but not be following where Jesus is! Down that path is ‘burnout’ – whether 
you’re a music leader, a home group leader, MOPS or even a pastor! True servanthood is about using His gifts to us versus striving in a church system to build another’s kingdom here on earth.
You can be involved in all the right acts of being a Christian: tithing, going to meetings, Sunday school and all the other related activities, and still be caught in legalism and judgement. It’s then that God’s love and grace can seem far away. Read more... (301 words, 3 images, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
Tags: book on Desiring God, christian burnout
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February 1st, 2015
As we continue with the theme of Burnout in the Church, the following is an interesting Book Review – but careful, not all agree with his theme!
“I always have a stack of books to read on my bookshelf. Right now, it numbers a dozen deep, but just yesterday one book came in from Amazon and I picked it up immediately. It jumped right over the waiting list.
“It’s called ‘They Like Jesus But Not the Church’ by Dan Kimball. Read more... (376 words, 2 images, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
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January 19th, 2015
So far in our discussion on the growth from Slave to Steward, we have discussed the basics on who and what the Holy Spirit does in our walk with God and the importance of learning to hear His voice. These are two of the very basic foundations for being a Steward. All of these topics are very important when we start the progression into true Stewardship.
Next we looked at one of the biggest blocks to growth and health in following Jesus – the Occult. Then we ventured into Personal Spiritual Warfare and Curses and blessings. Read more... (791 words, 3 images, estimated 3:10 mins reading time)
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For some people, the whole church scene seems way too hard. They have ‘served’ to the best of their ability and been labelled as ‘not good enough’ or maybe burnt-out in trying to meet expectations. Perhaps they have run into controlling, abusive leadership and been broken in the middle of their journey.
