First: MOMENTUM 06 PODCASTS- Now linked off this site, at the lower left, are all of the sessions from MOMENTUM '06 Conference featuring excellent messages by DAVID RUIS ("Mustard Seed") and TODD HUNTER ("Emerging Evangelism") and several by MIKE PILAVACHI.
Go and listen!
Second: PDF Article Update- Nearly a year ago, I came across a document that set my life on its current course. It was a scholarly, historical examination of the early church entitled "EMBEZZLEMENT: THE CORPORATE SIN OF CHRISTIANITY" by a man named RAY MAYHEW. I've linked the pdf to the lower left also under "READ THIS!" (so you can't miss it).
Essentially, the article looks at how the early church viewed the tithe as belonging to the poor. I challenge you to read this and to make comments here on this site.
It was because of this article that Wendy and I decided to launch our house church, "The Mission" because we wanted to be part of a church where 100% of the tithe could go to the poor, and not to pastoral staff, facilities, or video projectors, etc.
ENJOY!
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Laura- thank you for your comments!
ReplyDeleteIt's comments like this that keep me writing and posting here.
I'm so encouraged to hear how this Mayhew article has inspired you too. This is the reason my wife and I left our traditional church to start a house church (because the only way to live this out is to "be the church" without spending money on yourself, or your church structures).
I'm curious how you heard about my site and where you live? If you're currently not worshipping or gathering with other Christians I'd encourage you to find a local house church where you might feel more at home.
Shoot me an email at:
"keith(at)soulsurvivor(dot)net" - remove the quotes, and substitute the "at" for @ and the "dot" for "." , etc.
Blessings to you for stepping out to live out your convictions. I pray that God would shower you with His Grace and lead you to a more holistic expression of your faith day by day.
Peace,
keith