"Bro Jim,
That is what I refer to as pseudo christian texting. It is taking a verse out of it's proper context and using it to leverage one's own opinion; even if it does not relate to the original theme. There is a…"
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An Alternative View of Demons ...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by chiefer Dec 5, 2009.
Freedom From Biblicism
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlie Gonzalez May 8.
Revelation: God's Way of Knowing
Started Nov 17, 2009
Just Another One Papa's Especially Fond of...!
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David Thomas replied to Dena Brehm's discussion Freedom From Biblicism"Studying deeply 1 Corinthians 13, I found, what you call 'Law', cross references with 1 Corinthians 13 over and over again. Then 1 Cor 13 corresponds too with the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). I found the 10 Commandments to be…"
Frank replied to Dena Brehm's discussion The Early Ekklesia's Anatomy"Darren,
You are clearly right here. If a pastor answers to any person above him other than Christ, then Christ cannot be the head of that part of the body.
However I would also take it one step further. If I, or anyone else, has to ask a pastor for…"
"Well said! The body (The Church) receives from the head (Christ) via the Holy Spirit. But, the whole body functions TOGETHER! When you have a "Professional Pulpiteer" all you get is a filtered truth. And, usually coerced to…"
"Robert, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. You hit the nail right on the head! We ARE living epistles!!! Thanks for posting!"
Marshall Diakon replied to Dena Brehm's discussion The Early Ekklesia's Anatomy"the Adversary does have us inclined to see the RCC or "universal" church as being of one mind, and the persecuted-for-Christ ekklesia as a scattering of "independent churches". But it is rather the RCC that is fractured by…"
Claude Richards replied to Dena Brehm's discussion The Power of Tradition..."
The Power of Tradition
Hey whoa!
It is always dangerous to alloy the Gospel with the traditions of men. Unfortunately we are no longer confronted with a random selection of traditions redeemed from a variety of cultures (and there…"
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My Favorite Quotes
"The unanswered questions aren't nearly as dangerous as the unquestioned answers."
"We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them."
"Naked is having no clothes on. Nekkid is having no clothes on and being up to something."
"Our truth, when it becomes the ONLY truth, ceases to be truth."
"While we're not fearful of tasting new things, we don't necessarily swallow all that we taste."
"When we know Him we are free to find Him wherever and in whatever He may be."
"God comes to us, disguised as our life."
"Heresy: absolutizing a partial truth. All truth from our perspective is partial."
"Avoid dangerous cults -- practice safe sects."
"You see, one human being to me, even a bum on a street, is worth more than all the holy books in the world...My Spirit is not an historical thing, it's alive, right now, RIGHT NOW, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but they are not moreso than the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection
with me."
- Paul Harvey, "An Open Letter from God"
"Religion is not an end in itself. One's union with God is the ultimate goal.. There are so many religions because immature people tend to emphasize trivial differences instead of important likenesses. Differences between faiths lie in creeds and rituals rather than religious principles."
(Peace Pilgrim)
"We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them."
"Naked is having no clothes on. Nekkid is having no clothes on and being up to something."
"Our truth, when it becomes the ONLY truth, ceases to be truth."
"While we're not fearful of tasting new things, we don't necessarily swallow all that we taste."
"When we know Him we are free to find Him wherever and in whatever He may be."
"God comes to us, disguised as our life."
"Heresy: absolutizing a partial truth. All truth from our perspective is partial."
"Avoid dangerous cults -- practice safe sects."
"You see, one human being to me, even a bum on a street, is worth more than all the holy books in the world...My Spirit is not an historical thing, it's alive, right now, RIGHT NOW, as fresh as your next breath. Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but they are not moreso than the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting your own personal connection
with me."
- Paul Harvey, "An Open Letter from God"
"Religion is not an end in itself. One's union with God is the ultimate goal.. There are so many religions because immature people tend to emphasize trivial differences instead of important likenesses. Differences between faiths lie in creeds and rituals rather than religious principles."
(Peace Pilgrim)
Dena Brehm's Blog
Progressive Faith Vs. the Illulsion of Control
[Taken from an article, "Progressive Faith vs. the Illusion of Control" by Fred Plumer - http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=1648]
"The point is that it is always easier not to question or doubt. It is usually easier to ignore the truth if it requires that we change. It will often be easier to stay in the same place.
Progressive faith is like learning to ski down a… Continue
"The point is that it is always easier not to question or doubt. It is usually easier to ignore the truth if it requires that we change. It will often be easier to stay in the same place.
Progressive faith is like learning to ski down a… Continue
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 12:11am
Right Vs. Wrong...?
(Received in my emails today...)
On this day of your life, I believe God wants you to know...
....that being "right" has nothing to do with it.
The idea that you call "right" is the idea that someone
else calls "wrong." The solution that you call "perfect"
is the solution that another calls "unworkable." The
position that you feel is unassailable is the very
position that others… Continue
On this day of your life, I believe God wants you to know...
....that being "right" has nothing to do with it.
The idea that you call "right" is the idea that someone
else calls "wrong." The solution that you call "perfect"
is the solution that another calls "unworkable." The
position that you feel is unassailable is the very
position that others… Continue
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 12:25am — 9 Comments
What System Blinds Me/Us...?
(from Richard Rohr - one of my fave contemporary mystics!)
Question of the Day:
What system may be blinding me?
The rich young man in Mark 10:17-22 isn’t personally a bad guy; he’s simply a normal part of the system in which he’s stuck. Thus Jesus calls him to distance himself, or even separate himself from it for his own liberation. Most people are not personally bad or evil, but they are often a part of structures that make it impossible for them to see… Continue
Question of the Day:
What system may be blinding me?
The rich young man in Mark 10:17-22 isn’t personally a bad guy; he’s simply a normal part of the system in which he’s stuck. Thus Jesus calls him to distance himself, or even separate himself from it for his own liberation. Most people are not personally bad or evil, but they are often a part of structures that make it impossible for them to see… Continue
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 11:43am — 2 Comments
A Symphony of Messages that I Can't HELP But Share...! :)
I receive a myriad of "daily messages" from many resources ... it's uncanny to me how very often they will give forth the same message, the same understanding ... I love how God's truth permeates the universe, how each "tongue and tribe and nation" can hear Him, perhaps in their own unique language, and can tune in to His heart, to His nature. The universal message here is forgiveness ... not only in the receiving of it, but in the lavish generosity of giving it, even when not "deserved", even… Continue
Posted on August 16, 2009 at 11:55am — 7 Comments
How is the risen Christ seen as subversive and hidden?
Question of the day:
How is the risen Christ seen as subversive and hidden?
Jesus is among us now in a new way as the Risen Christ, the Christ who is everywhere, beyond all limits of space and time. On Good Friday we saw the relationship of all humanity to God: We kill what we should love. On Easter Sunday we celebrate Jesus coming back into a world that rejected him.
Jesus knows we didn't like what he had to say the first time. We weren't ready for that… Continue
How is the risen Christ seen as subversive and hidden?
Jesus is among us now in a new way as the Risen Christ, the Christ who is everywhere, beyond all limits of space and time. On Good Friday we saw the relationship of all humanity to God: We kill what we should love. On Easter Sunday we celebrate Jesus coming back into a world that rejected him.
Jesus knows we didn't like what he had to say the first time. We weren't ready for that… Continue
Posted on April 29, 2009 at 7:17pm
Comment Wall (85 comments)
- At 12:10pm on September 6, 2008,
Dena Brehm said… - Hey Deb, welcome aboard here ... It's a great idea, but most folks haven't yet discovered it... maybe we can do something about that...?
Who's your old friend here?
Shalom, Dena
- At 11:35pm on September 6, 2008,
Vonny Wheelon said… - Hey You! Thanks for the invite! Not sure if I'll have much time for this, so we'll see. Miss you all, too! Spent a good portion of August trying to see all the kids and grandkids! September always brings me back to some sort of schedule! How was the conference? Love you too, Vonny : )
- At 6:37am on September 7, 2008,
Bob Emery said… - Hi Dena,
'Nice to hear from you. I'm still getting used to how this whole thing works--i.e. adding friends and all.
I'm glad you go through the book. I'd be happy to talk with you. Here are a few options:
Office: 434 970-7990
Cell: 434 227-0667
Home: 434 293-2414
If you happen to be a "skyper" my skype address is BobEmery
'Look forward to hearing from you!
- At 9:27am on September 7, 2008,
Eleutheros said… - Hey!
A friend? Me? Cool! So, here I am... I'm let's see what happens from here.
Funny thing is this picture came up, along with my screen name, Eleutheros, when I typed in my e-mail address.
The only place I've ever put the two together was when I left a comment on a fan website, Trower Power, after seeing my favorite guitarist, Robin Trower, at House of Blues in Dallas.
So I guess, to the world, I am Eleutheros till kingdom come...
With much agape
Dennis!
- At 10:15pm on September 8, 2008,
Chad Estes said… - Thanks for the invite. If you see a great conversation or nugget of truth, let me know so I can join in!
- At 7:19pm on September 10, 2008,
Tracy Hanna said… - Hi Dena, I know you from the Lifestreams group.
- At 4:29pm on September 12, 2008,
David said… - Hi Dena,
I met you on H2H awhile back. Glad to see you here too. [Javaman on H2H]
- At 8:45am on September 15, 2008,
konti said… - I don't have time to read every post written here, but your post on "The Shack" has been an encouragment to me. Thank you sister.
Love in Him,
Konti
- At 4:10am on September 18, 2008, konti said…
- Thank you sister for your sharing. The way you gather is exactly what I have been dreaming all these years. How much do I envy you!
- At 5:40am on September 18, 2008,
Lisa J said… - Hey Dena...
go out and play?? What a novel thought! I haven't taken time for that in a long while. I'm enjoying your posts as well...you are delving much deeper than I could ever dream to! I was telling Suzette that it is so cool that we are all sharing our different thoughts...I'm really enjoying that. Hopefully we can all remember the common thread that brought us together...HIM! You really do have a wonderful way with words! Wish we could fellowship in person!
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