Beyond Organized Religion
for Christians who are tired of church
Category: Christian living
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Sometimes we perceive doubt in fellow believers as something we must immediately eradicate, or that it should only be indicative of those outside the faith. In certain Christian circles, there’s an inordinate amount of time spent emphasizing the importance of walking in awe-inspiring, even perfect faith. If someone doesn’t have an experience that others think…
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I was recently enjoying a light-roast at my favorite local coffeehouse when I entered into a conversation with a gentleman sitting close to me, who happened to be a pastor. Having found out that I’m a Christian, he asked me, “So, where do you go to church?” Over time, I’ve learned to enjoy answering that…
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Have you ever come across Christians who always seem to be striving, laboring and craving for the ever-so elusive “something more” that God has for them? For some, this merry-go-round never seems to stop. Aside from the spiritual narcissism behind the incessant motivation, Christians who fail to embrace who they are and what they’ve already…
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I was recently drinking a cup of coffee at a nearby Starbucks when I saw a poster-card on the bulletin board with the following words… placed by a local Baptist church in our area: “Life can be hard, and its difficulties can touch people in different ways. Some people feel absolutely exhausted and unsettled. Others…
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Richard would be described by most as a sincere Christian, having come to faith in Christ twenty-five years ago. Being a faithful church attender ever since, his life largely revolves around church life; that is, activities and programs promoted by his church. The following is a typical week in Richard’s life: Outside of church, Richard…
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“Our worship of the letter of the Gospel has denied its power. Men are more concerned about who has the right doctrinal interpretation of scripture than they are concerned with whether or not the reality of the Gospel is being demonstrated in their daily lives.” -William Law Have you ever heard someone say that Christians…
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