Those who think that proper church methodologies and structure will solve all their problems are just as naïve as those who think that wrong church methodologies and structure don’t contribute to their problems.
Author Archives: Crossroad Junction
Shining in Dark Places
Lights find their purpose where it’s darkest.
https://crossroadjunction.com/2011/06/06/buffers/
Crossroad Nugget
You can’t change what you won’t confront: Courage and sacrifice are the price we pay for virtue, while evil thrives on apathy and fear.
True Discipleship
Because these are not fictional people or fictional scenarios. These are my brothers and sisters in Christ who I have the honor of knowing.
Because God is at work yet today in countless ways, through countless men and women who love Him enough to live holy lives and heed His call to go make a difference.
God Speaks
Is the Holy Spirit a Liar?
https://crossroadjunction.com/2013/04/15/revelation-3
Simple Faith
Crossroad Nugget
I’m more interested in going, and letting Christ come alive among you and your friends, than expecting you to come and find Him among me and my friends.
Such is the heart of the Great Commission.
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Existential Deceptions: Claiming ambiguity to justify rebellion against the clear meaning of God’s authoritative written Word, and thus against God Himself.
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When people become pawns to advance your vision, mission or agenda, it never turns out well – for you, or them.
What is Real Church?
Genuine Seeker-Friendly Church is Simple (Organic), by Steve Sims
This is a short, wonderful blog by my friend Steve Simms that captures very nicely what real church (regardless of whatever label you want to put on it) is all about.
What I like about Steve is that, unlike so many who pontificate on how to be the church, he’s actually doing it!
Crossroad Nugget
Grace and repentance: Emphasizing one to the exclusion of the other does violence to both.
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A walking concordance no more knows God’s heart, than an existentialist knows His mind.
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Ideas have consequences, as do doctrines …
Including the doctrine that doctrines don’t matter.
“Apostolic” Peddlers
Finding Organic Health:
https://crossroadjunction.com/2013/02/14/organic-health/
A Gentle Midnight Snow
Last night, God blessed us with the beauty of a gentle midnight snow.
Crossroad Nugget
Claims of “radical faith” and “deeper life” hold no appeal. Often, they become distractions from God’s desire that we become whole, complete people of simple faith and simple obedience.
The older I get, the more I want simple.
You Might Just Be a Pharisee If …
“Legalist”, “Pharisee”, “Hater”…If your distorted views of grace, love and tolerance result in intolerant name calling, then who’s the real hypocrite?
See http://www.facebook.com/organicsower%5B/caption%5D
Abusing Grace or Amazing Grace?
Crossroad Nugget
Are your God-given gifts about advancing your ministry, or about advancing God’s wonderfully diverse gifts in others?
“Apostolic” Follies
Organic Dead Ends
See https://crossroadjunction.com/2012/08/30/dead-ends/
The Post-Modern Dilemma
Don’t jump off the existential cliff!
See https://crossroadjunction.com/2013/01/30/cliff/
Itchy Ears
Keepin’ it real…
Grace and Repentance
Let’s embrace true love and real grace, rather than false love and hollow grace.
See http://www.crossroadjunction.com/2012/08/07/false-love/
Crossroad Nugget
While a prepared message has its place, it is no substitute for a prepared man or woman.
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Postmodern Angst: When you finally figure out that trying to be relevant is no longer considered relevant.
Oh, the crazy webs some weave! 😉
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