Tweets
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Some of my recent tweets.
Of course, you can also follow me on Twitter. My handle is OrganicSower.
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Maturity is not measured by perfection, but rather how we deal with our imperfection. crossroadjunction.com/2009/04/21/wou…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 12, 2012
If the problem is organizing churches around a spiritual hero, then why do we look to the hero to be the solution? crossroadjunction.com/2011/11/21/gra…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 12, 2012
Christian mysticism says I lose my identity in Christ. Christian maturity says my identity becomes alive in Christ.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 12, 2012
Tired of the emerging "self is bad" gnosticism. Jesus came to make us fully human – not replace us. He delights in redeeming our humanity.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
@CathTools Because we promote our church, ministry or program rather than the Kingdom of God? Once we made that shift, we then saw miracles.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
A tender time ministering the forgotten graces of confession & forgiveness to a new brother in the Lord this morning. crossroadjunction.com/2011/10/20/cou…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
Disconnect: When those with the strongest views on organic church & community life are not in a church community. crossroadjunction.com/2012/03/17/mod…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
The Great Commission: Go to seminary, increase the church rolls, and you get a 10% commission of all they earn. nakedpastor.com/wp-content/upl…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
No one initially recognized the risen Jesus because he didn't fit their conceptual framework. Still true with Christians today.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
I have no program, conference or books to sell you, but this I know: Jesus in me, expressed thru me, as He bids me, seems to work just fine!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
It doesn't take much to bless me: A yellow finch outside my window as a hearld of Spring's return.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 11, 2012
I speak gibberish: I twitter.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
Yes, I've challenged @FrankViola on some of his "beyond" stuff. No, I don't hate him! He's right on many things, but not "beyond" challenge.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
Spent the morning with 34 brothers in jail. We laughed, talked, shared life and even cried together. crossroadjunction.com/2010/12/27/min…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
@FrankViola Making the sensibilities of u'r tribe normative by dissing others with negative stereotypes: Not good. crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/19/esc…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
@FrankViola openly claims he & his "tribe" are "Beyond" other parts of the Body of Christ. Time to openly respond. crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/19/esc…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
The problem of claiming your tribe (those sharing your post-modern, pietisitc sensibilities) is “Beyond” everyone else: crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/19/esc…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
"Christ is all" really seems to mean Christ is just about me. My Jesus is bigger than your Jesus! crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/19/esc…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
Great blog! @Missionaries: Gnostic Hieroglyphics and Bible Reductionism. fb.me/1QzrPVTku—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
Jesus tells us to be fruit inspectors. Aspirational inspiration ain't fruit!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2012
@Missionaries The Gospel is the good news of the Kingdom. The Kingdom is a What, the King is a Who.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 09, 2012
The Great Commission: It ain't what you think it is! crossroadjunction.com/2012/03/12/go/—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 09, 2012
Bonhoeffer wasn't martyred 67 years ago today for loving Jesus, but because that love compelled him to confront evil. crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/08/jus…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 09, 2012
@FrankViola. Being neither politically left or right is great. Beyond the bumper sticker, can someone say what that looks like in real life?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 09, 2012
Surrendered to Jesus on Easter Sunday 46 years ago. Been walking steady with Him ever since.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
@OrganicSower Found it! "And God gave some to be bishops, lead pastors, associate pastors, assistant pastors & worship leaders, for the…"—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
@RickWarren And, like that's a good thing? What happened to participatory church, where we minister one to another? crossroadjunction.com/2009/09/17/tab…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
Testosterone helps if u'r creating a position by attracting followers to come to a box to sit under u'r ministry. But church planting? Not!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
Why do so many "church planters" on Twitter seem to have overdosed on testosterone?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
At Sonrise fellowship this morning, the "Lord's Table" include scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles, bread & juice. Sweet communion!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
@AnthonyEhrhardt That's too bad. I know from personal experience that ALEC does a great job promoting limited Constitutional government.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 08, 2012
I have learned to honor the sowers more than the reapers, and to be content with planting as others boast in the harvest.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 07, 2012
Whether you view tomorrow as Easter, Resurrection Day or just another Sunday, may you be blessed. Different grace for different folks!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 07, 2012
Looking to connect with others engaged in jail ministry. Here's one of many stories from the local jail: crossroadjunction.com/2009/07/26/the…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 07, 2012
People don't join cults, they just lack enough self respect to leave them. New Covenant Fellowship, Manassas – Beware! crossroadjunction.com/2009/06/30/ena…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 07, 2012
Oops. Just got de-followed by a church planting consultant. I guess there's no profit in doing it the way Jesus taught! crossroadjunction.com/2012/01/03/pla…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
Forgive me, but I hate how "church" now means the box where we showcase the gifted man and his ministry each Sunday. crossroadjunction.com/2009/09/17/tab…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
@alan_knox I updated my blog to report back on how it's going with that church you mention in the jail. crossroadjunction.com/2012/01/03/pla…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
When we minister and plant churches the way Jesus taught us to do it, it works! crossroadjunction.com/2012/01/03/pla…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
@churchplanting Wow. So nice and neat. How 'bout an alternative? crossroadjunction.com/2012/01/03/pla…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
To other church planters: Without a house of peace, those trained & sent by Jesus Himself couldn't succeed. So why is u'r grand plan better?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
A slice of home baked bread with thick blue berry preserves and fresh coffee on a gorgeous Virginia morning. Life is good.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
Christians are very naive. Sexually abusive pastors are the most charming and engaging people you will ever know. crossroadjunction.com/2011/10/09/nar…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
Our native Virginia Redbuds shared an early spring this year with the forsythias, dogwoods & cherry trees. Wonder and awe.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 06, 2012
There is a place where gratitude and sorrow merge, and I touch the heart of Jesus.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
Following God's Presence: My brothers in the jail prayed the most wonderful, tender prayer of blessing I’ve ever heard. wp.me/pEK4f-f0—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
@FrankViola So why do you post a series of blogs on how you and your tribe are "beyond" everyone else in the Body of Christ? Not helpful.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
In Luke 10, the disciples – even though sent by Jesus – couldn't succeed without a welcoming household of peace. So true even today.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
Discipleship just naturally happens where you have multi-generational, sacrificial community. Why do we make so difficult?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
Three years ago I took Marianne flying on our first date. God truly delights in giving beauty for ashes. I can't imagine life without her.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
My passion is to be His hands and His feet, but I never forget that they bear the nail pierced scars of the cross.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
Love without truth is as dangerous as truth without love is corrosive. Our culture is as desperate to hear truth as it is to see love.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 05, 2012
One of the delights of mom living with us: A slice of warm out-of-the-oven whole wheat bread with sweet melting butter on top.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
@LeeGrady Amen! How 'bout the culture of the street, the addicts, the imprisoned, the homeless? crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/04/fri…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
@churchplanting Jailed, shipwrecked, lashed, tried, left for dead, scorned, abandoned, maybe more – Paul's list likely is not complete.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
When your time becomes consumed with feeding the organization, it's time to kill it. Been there, done that, several times!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
For professed church planters, consider this: In the NT, church leaders emerged from fellowship, not vice versa. crossroadjunction.com/2011/10/31/lea…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
There's nothing inherently wrong with models, plans, programs and movements. However, don't forget that only life can reproduce life.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2012
Big Disconnect: So many advocating discipleship, but so few wanting to be discipled. Me thinks the discipleship crowd is missing something.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
#OrganicChurch is not anarchism. As fellow bond-servants to Christ & each other, we surrender our pet issues and agendas one to another.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
If you serve Christ for man, clan or plan, you will be disappointed. He bids us first to come, and only then to go.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
@OrganicSower I know. I was one!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
Some think ministry is about having a prepared message. I have learned it is about being a prepared man (or woman!).—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
If ur "ministry" starts producing groupies, it's time to pull back. May I decrease, that He increase. True leadership: crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/10/dec…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
Postmodern Pietism is Me Squared. #Postmodern: Everything is about my sensibilities. #Pietism: Jesus is all about me. crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/20/bey…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
Simple Church? Any fool can make it complicated! #SimpleChurch #OrganicChurch—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
@FrankViola – May the "Beyond" crowd transcend themselves. @Neil_Cole – May the CMA crowd transcend their movement. crossroadjunction.com/2012/03/12/go/—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
#Obama: Why is it judicial activism if the Supreme's simply affirm the Constitution?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
Most of my pastoral counseling is letting folks know as they are known – not by me, by logic, or Scripture. By Jesus. crossroadjunction.com/2009/02/13/god…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
In my 20's, I created a movement. In my 30's, I created a reputation. In my 40's, I created wealth. In my 50's, thank God I'm over it.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 03, 2012
Gathering together this morning to experience Christ in us, among us & through us – each and every one. Left the podium and the show behind!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 01, 2012
The Body of Christ ain't some Sunday God show.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 01, 2012
I love Twitter. Reducing an idea to 140 characters forces clarity. Any fool can be complicated, but simplicity comes from focus & hard work.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 01, 2012
Praise God for all the souls who surrender to Jesus at church Easter egg hunts this week. Yes indeed, the Great Commission in action!
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Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 01, 2012
Listening to Bishop so-so at a fundraising banquet in a mega church makes me realize I'm truly now a stranger in a strange land. Praise God!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
I use to invite you to attend my church with my friends. Now, I go and offer to be church with you and your friends.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
If the homeless, poor, addicts & inmates become objects of ministry and programs, you cease being the Body of Christ. crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/04/fri…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
If the homeless, poor, addicts & inmates become objects of ministry and programs, you cease being the Body of Christ. crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/04/fri…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
Church today with those living in the woods… no buildings, budget, staff, "mission" or agenda. Just Jesus in us, among us and through us.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
Jesus at the Fringes: Over thirty homeless folks emerge each week from the woods, Bibles in hand, to be the church! crossroadjunction.com/2012/02/04/fri…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 31, 2012
The Lord gives vision & mission to each believer, according to their individual grace, gifting and calling, and knits it together His way!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 30, 2012
When we stopped building fellowships around "vision" and "mission", we became Christ's Body. Jesus, our only foundation! 1 Cor. 3:10-11.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 30, 2012
When I contracted a rare, degenerative disease, I began to find sufficient grace. I am forever changed. t.co/X53qxmo8—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 30, 2012
Let's connect thru grace and our common humanity. I see it daily, Loving LGBT People | Till He Comes tillhecomes.org/loving-lgbt-pe… via @jeremyers1—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
I often feel overwhelmed by God's presence & start crying in gratitude. Other times, I feel overwhelmed by inadequacy. Life is like that.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
Excellent blog: Does Christianity Have a Feminine Feel? frankviola.org/2012/03/29/chr… via @FrankViola—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
Desperate people don't want syrupy sentimentality masquerading as love. They want frank love rooted in hard reality. crossroadjunction.com/2011/11/23/lov…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
Is there nothing we won't tolerate these days in the name of Christ and our post-modern concept of His love? crossroadjunction.com/2011/11/23/lov…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
In ministering to those trapped by addiction, Jesus easily breaks the bondage as they expose the hurt. But they then must break the pattern.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
You can't make this up: Christ Chapel promotes "Passion Play" in the midst of pastoral sex abuse scandals. crossroadjunction.com/2011/12/02/chr…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 29, 2012
The Apostles weren't killed for loving Jesus, but because that love made them do things that upended economics, civil power & cultures.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
I've learned to never trust someone who smiles all the time. They're hiding something! @JoelOsteen—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
If Peter, James and Paul had PowerPoint, would there be a New Testament?
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
No, I don't want to be part of your movement, program or agenda. I just want to be part of the Body of Christ.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
@davidslim53 – Key principle: Don't bring new converts to your house church. Start a new house church with your converts!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
The issue when it comes to Christians and politics is not conservative verses liberal, but jurisdictional. crossroadjunction.com/2009/07/17/the…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
Some Christians want "be-all" civil government. Empowerment to solve all our problems is not compassion, but tyranny. crossroadjunction.com/2009/07/17/the…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 28, 2012
800 lb paper airplane: Some folks having too much time on their hands, or just having fun? I vote for just having fun! physorg.com/news/2012-03-p…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 27, 2012
Grace, love and mercy are all great, but please, don't expect too much before I've had my morning cup of coffee!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 27, 2012
@OrganicSower Oops. Did I really say that? It just sort of slipped out in an unguarded moment. Me bad!
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 27, 2012
Lord save the West of self-absorbed religion, mired in pietistic post-modern sensibilities, masquerading as Jesus-focused Christianity.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 27, 2012
Jesus is My Homeboy! wp.me/sEK4f-jail via @OrganicSower—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 26, 2012
Raised country and learned that crap is the best fertilizer. As Jesus brings life from crap, u won't need no artificial church growth junk.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 26, 2012
Just finished mentoring 14 men in an indigenous church we planted in jail to in turn be church planters as they go to other units. Sweet!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 25, 2012
An #OrganicChurch "planter" not himself organically planted in a functioning, accountable fellowship is an oxymoron. crossroadjunction.com/2012/03/17/mod…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 25, 2012
Jesus in us, among us and through is the basis for ekklesia. Just make sure He's the authentic Jesus, and not God created in your own image!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 25, 2012
Hey, if you insist that Christians must #tithe, then at least teach what the Bible REALLY says about it! wp.me/sEK4f-tithing—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 24, 2012
A strong spiritual legacy is the Lord's heritage.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 24, 2012
Mom turns 78 today. A true woman of God, more energetic & mentally sharper than a 28 year old, and a vital part of our #OrganicChurch.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 24, 2012
A brother who is planting a church among the homeless give up his seat today for another, sat away from the table, and they did just fine!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 24, 2012
Forgiveness needn't always lead to reconciliation. Forgiveness takes one, while reconciliation takes two – and even then may be ill advised.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
If selling all they had and sharing all things in common was so great, why did the Jerusalem church later need alms from other churches?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Back in my flying days. I miss my plane! http://t.co/8w5PQqAz—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
My wife and me. http://t.co/8PZYkdoQ—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Love this story of redemption and hope! shar.es/pdre8—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Good blog: The apostolic influence brings catalytic reaction, but doesn't need to spread with the movement. @Neil_Cole cole-slaw.blogspot.com/2012/03/gift-o…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Institutional mindset: If control hasn't worked, the answer is more control. Let's try life instead! crossroadjunction.com/2009/08/02/fol…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Sin results in big government: "When a land transgresses, it has many rulers." Prov. 28:2. crossroadjunction.com/2009/07/17/the…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Why do #Christfollowers think if we just avoid controversy, everyone will love us back? Evil, and evil men, yet exist in this world.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 23, 2012
Yes, I speak in tongues. But the true sign of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Power to be a witness at home & to the whole world. Acts 1:8—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 22, 2012
Turning an isolated example from Scripture into rigid doctrine is fraught with danger. What is descriptive is not proscriptive!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 22, 2012
If you want a President with etch-a-sketch convictions, then Mitt's your man! Do Christians still value firm principles and a moral compass?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 22, 2012
What's so hard about apologetics? Simple speak God's Word made alive in you. It won't return void! Is. 55:11.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 21, 2012
Beware of the crippling either/or – the false dichotomy that says it's either all my way or it's wrong. God is bigger than your pet ideas!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 21, 2012
I have learned to be be tolerant where Scripture is silent or ambiguous.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 21, 2012
Why be so rigid in telling others they can't support local ministry? If a church pays some for time-consuming service, what's it to you?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 21, 2012
Starting a church around a pastor? In the NT, local leadership always emerged from fellowship and was always plural. wp.me/pEK4f-TS—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 21, 2012
For many, “church” is a big box where they attend a “service” on Sunday mornings. It's time to think outside the box! wp.me/sEK4f-box—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 20, 2012
Put down the crab grass preventer and put up the purple martin house. Just hope an early spring didn't get a jump on me this year!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 20, 2012
So what if Pres. Obama ordered Jewish and Muslim organizations to serve pork? Would you still be indifferent?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 20, 2012
If the viability of your church depends on one man, it ain't ekklesia.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 20, 2012
Gratitude: God's secret ingredient for healthy community.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 19, 2012
Wisdom: The bridge that spans the gulf between principle and application, and between truth and circumstance.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 19, 2012
The law reveals, but grace enables.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 19, 2012
My prayer for you: May we never be trapped by the successes of our past.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 18, 2012
Accountable church planters have an Antioch. Claiming accountability from other detached freelancers doesn't cut it. wp.me/pEK4f-194—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 18, 2012
Too many tout themselves as modern day apostles and church planters like Paul, but where's their Antioch?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 17, 2012
Christian authors who make the sensibilities of their "tribe" normative for the entire Body of Christ do great harm to the cause of Christ.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 17, 2012
Wisdom: Understanding the precepts God has integrated into the very fabric of creation.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 16, 2012
Sometimes we forget that even Jesus needed to periodically retreat from ministry and the crowds to recharge His batteries.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 16, 2012
Have Christians been so emasculated as to have lost the capacity for righteous anger?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 16, 2012
Something ain't right if you need a marquee on Smoketown Road to let people know that Jesus loves them.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 15, 2012
Before seeing that I don't suffer fools lightly, self-anointed "apostles" wanted to be our "covering". Thankfully, they now leave us alone!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 15, 2012
To Christians who want civil government to usurp self government: Where do you find that in Scripture?—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 15, 2012
Jesus rarely exempts us from our frailties or the consequences of a fallen world. Rather, He makes us complete in our weakness.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 15, 2012
A really good blog by @RossRohde on how traditional ways of doing church pose a problem. thejesusvirus.org/2012/03/12/san…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 12, 2012
The idea that “ekklesia” (the Greek word for “church” in the Bible) and the Great Commission are at odds is itself odd. wp.me/sEK4f-go—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 12, 2012
For ideas, reactions, observations, links to other resources and pithy quotes, let's connect on Twitter at twitter.com/OrganicSower.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 12, 2012
True grace is freely given, but costs everything to accept.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 12, 2012
"Church planting" is an entirely appropriate Biblical phrase that's been entirely corrupted by unbiblical practice. Sigh…—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 11, 2012
Don't confuse church planters with church consultants – even if they call themselves organic! There are many teachers, but very few fathers.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 11, 2012
I know it confuses folks. I go after sexually abusive pastors under the law, but embrace repentant sex offenders under the gospel.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 11, 2012
I have found that those who feel the need to call themselves apostles, ain't.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 11, 2012
Amazing afternoon with the Church in D Pod, Prince William County jail.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 11, 2012
The more I minister to folks, the more I see how simple it is. And the more I realize how hard it is to get to simple. wp.me/sEK4f-simple—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 07, 2012
Christ Chapel: Bearing Witness Against Pastoral Sex Abuse wp.me/pEK4f-XO—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) December 02, 2011
Are those obeying Biblical mandates for “church” a “church” even though the word “church” has become so corrupted? wp.me/sEK4f-ekklesia—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) October 09, 2011
wp.me/sEK4f-cult: When loyalty to the leader trumps integrity, and folks sit silent, then it’s no longer a church – it’s a cult.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) August 09, 2011
I really, truly do love the Church. I just don't like what typically masquerades these days as the Church. http://fulcrumexpress.com/—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 04, 2011
Today we go canoeing on the Occoquan with a picnic and maybe some fishing.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) June 13, 2009
Powerful time teaching in the jail this morning on Biblical principles for entrepreneurship. Back for session 2 this evening.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) June 12, 2009
What's happening to me??? "Someone" suggested I shave my beard, and now my face is butt naked. I haven't seen my face in over twenty years!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) May 02, 2009
All I can say is look out Church! God is rising up the next generation of church leaders in the local jail! it's amazing to watch!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 23, 2009
I figure about half a dozen men committed their lives to Jesus today in the jail. It was a powerful time of teaching and sharing.—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 13, 2009
Finally, a quiet afternoon with time to relax!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) April 10, 2009
I finally joined Twitter. Now we're all in trouble!—
Jim Wright (@OrganicSower) March 15, 2009
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