Published in Backyard Church·PinnedMember-onlyFinding Fellowship on Street CornersWhere I found connection after I left the church — The word ‘fellowship’ is just another one of those Christian buzzwords that you almost never heard outside of the church. We hear the word fellowship often and we all have our ideas about what it actually means to fellowship with others. For me, growing up in the church world taught…Religion8 min read
1 day agoPrayer in SchoolIt never was removed Prayer in public school seems to be a popular topic among some Christian people. They will blame many problems on the issue of prayer in public schools being removed. The fact of the matter is that prayer itself was never removed. Any person can pray in school. Prayer is talking…Prayer2 min read
2 days agoMarriage and Being One with Godby Jim Gordon The institution of marriage is such a great comparison to life with God. I think we often miss some good points about marriage that directly relates to life with God. To many times we do not associate marriage with Kingdom meanings. Actually, marriage is a shadow of…Christian Living3 min read
5 days agoIs The Bible Really Inspired By God?These last few weeks I have posted why I believe it is best to assume the entire Bible is not inspired by God. I addressed several questions one might raise if arguing the Bible isn’t inspired. See here. I know many readers may disagree. I am interested in your feedback…Bible2 min read
Jul 31To Witness — Or Not To Witness?That is the Question by Jim Gordon Growing up in the church, I know we are taught to be a witness for Christ. It seems we are made to feel we have to use every opportunity to tell others about Jesus or we have not fulfilled our obligation to lead…Christianity3 min read
Jul 29Isn’t The Good News That God Is Who You Expect?By Mike Edwards I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired the Bible, God approved all written in the Bible. We must question if all of the…Bible3 min read
Jul 23Rethinking The Bible — Why Does God Tolerate So Much Uncertainty?By Mike Edwards I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired the Bible, God approved all written in the Bible. We must question if all of the…Christianity5 min read
Jul 19What is Missing in Our World Today?by Jim Gordon It seems that our world is fast becoming devoid of people who want to work together for the good of others. What is missing in our world today? The same thing that is missing in the Christian world today… love, concern and acceptance of others. Most people…Christianity3 min read
Jul 15What Good Is The Bible If Not Inspired By God?By Mike Edwards If Post too long, read the bold subtitle sections of interest I post often about the Bible. I have written a short Booklet: Rethinking The Bible — Is The Bible Really Inspired By God? It is natural to assume if God inspired the Bible, God approved all…Bible5 min read
Jul 13Cut from the Vineby Jim Gordon While trimming some flowers in our backyard, I accidentally cut a new bloom that had just come out. I tried to replant the root and watered it good, but I noticed within half an hour the bloom was already starting to fade away. This made me think…Christianity2 min read