tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post5303759334903513070..comments2024-03-18T00:54:38.402-05:00Comments on Enter the Rainbow: A Grace Embassy Andy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-30067833991754275872013-09-19T09:48:18.624-05:002013-09-19T09:48:18.624-05:00While the church can't 'make' Christia...While the church can't 'make' Christians (God's business), we must support one another and shine our lights to the dark world. I think churches do a much better job internally supporting than shining in the dark.<br />I'll admit right off that 99% of the time I'm too cowardly to turn on my light full power where I think I'll be ridiculed. Pure insanity of course since this is where I can be useful, but more importantly because Jesus instructs me to shine - everywhere, and to rejoice in the ridicule. <br />Is there a way for churches to strengthen not just my wattage, but my boldness for Christ?<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11306836888396531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-77263878092392235742013-08-24T08:09:43.863-05:002013-08-24T08:09:43.863-05:00Excellent post. Many people today see the church ...Excellent post. Many people today see the church as a business, political party, social club, etc. We must refocus on the main intentions. Be the body of Christ in the world. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbor as yourself. Kyle Bridgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794403792411961360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-32357242623195872892013-08-21T10:52:42.236-05:002013-08-21T10:52:42.236-05:00Agreed, Kristin. Ostracizing people from God is ki...Agreed, Kristin. Ostracizing people from God is kinda the opposite of "church," imho. Andy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12069656553871499994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-10136850921404128122013-08-20T11:52:12.756-05:002013-08-20T11:52:12.756-05:00I'd have to say that I'm more against the ...I'd have to say that I'm more against the following of doctrine to a point that it ostricises people from God. the "church" is anywhere there are 2 or more gathered in His name, so I can't say that I'm against church, but pro jesus. I think we as christians just need to me more radical about our love for God, and start showing our faith by what the scripture says, not necessarily by what tradition in the formalized church says. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824898586333226112noreply@blogger.com