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4 years ago
in Advice on Being Community on the Jesus Manifesto
That's cool... but, I tend to simplify things a bit further.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
4 years ago
in the Jesus Manifesto » Maintenance Mode on the Jesus Manifesto
That's cool... but, I tend to simplify things a bit further.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
4 years ago
in the Jesus Manifesto » Maintenance Mode on the Jesus Manifesto
That's cool... but, I tend to simplify things a bit further.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
Just follow Jesus, and community will develop around you. Just as you will be drawn to others on a similar journey, others will be drawn to you. It's HIS community, why not let Him build it? I've found that it works much better that way. Honesty in relationships can only happen when we come together around one centerpoint - Jesus. When we come together with our own selfish agendas, i.e. "we must build community", the focus shifts from Him to us and our objectives.
But that's just the way I see it. I honor your decision and your motivations to follow Him the way you see fit. That's the glorious thing about freedom in Christ. None of us has to be perfect... He's already done that for us. We reach perfection by clinging to Him.
4 years ago
in the Jesus Manifesto » Maintenance Mode on the Jesus Manifesto
Maybe they have been brought to you to hear the truth. That's what we found out about one in our group who had a mormon background. When we found out, we were a little "miffed" that this person of questionable beliefs was in our midst. Then, we slowly discovered that she was really just seeking some truth for her screwed up life. We told her about Jesus, as we knew him, and she lit up.
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
4 years ago
in Full Moon on the Jesus Manifesto
Maybe they have been brought to you to hear the truth. That's what we found out about one in our group who had a mormon background. When we found out, we were a little "miffed" that this person of questionable beliefs was in our midst. Then, we slowly discovered that she was really just seeking some truth for her screwed up life. We told her about Jesus, as we knew him, and she lit up.
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
4 years ago
in the Jesus Manifesto » Maintenance Mode on the Jesus Manifesto
Maybe they have been brought to you to hear the truth. That's what we found out about one in our group who had a mormon background. When we found out, we were a little "miffed" that this person of questionable beliefs was in our midst. Then, we slowly discovered that she was really just seeking some truth for her screwed up life. We told her about Jesus, as we knew him, and she lit up.
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
After some time, she told us that she saw something different in her because we didn't shun her, and argue with her about beliefs. Instead fighting with her and backing her into her corner where she comfortable fell back on what she knew (mormonism), we loved her for who she was, and told her about the Jesus we knew.
People respond to truth in love, and can find freedom from the religion that places them into bondage. They may not come around right away, or even within our time with them. But the seeds of love, properly planted, often grow and mature.
I like your blog, I will be back often!
Stay well!
