How much does the lord have of you?

Thanks for accepting the invite

My name is Dana Cashwell and I along with my husband Travis, my three kids, Cameron 6 (she's a girl), Madeline 4 and Thomas 3 we left the church 2 years ago to BE the Church. The problem was we didn't know how to do it. Travis and I grew up in church so when we explained to our family, friends and church what God wanted us to do, the majority of them considered us apostates and heretics. Don't get me wrong, they loved us in their way, they just didn't support us.

A year ago, along with some of the friends we had left, started something called So What! Ministries (shameless plug: www.sowhatministries.com). Which was all about getting people off their butt and serving their community/church/family. Then we read Pagan Christianity. Mainly because George Barna was listed as an author. After reading it, we devoured everything that Frank Viola has written because he put on paper what we were going through and what to do about it. We're in the process now of revamping and updating everything.

I felt like I was wandering in the wilderness for 2 years searching for the promised land; thank God I finally found it!

Hey my brother Anthony! I just read your very sincere post on Kriston's blog called "Spiritual Dependency". Awesome!! I smiled as I read what you wrote...and want to tell you...God is calling you, my brother. And I am SO excited. You see...I grew up as one of the few weditas in El Paso, and WOW, we need hispanics who will follow the call of God on their life!!! Keep listening to HIM!!!! God bless you!

Hey Anthony! I just read your comment on the blog called Spiritual Dependency... I had a very similar experience while I was still involved with the IC that I had been saved in back in 1980. The Pastor there wanted me to be his associate...he and others were excited about the ministry that the Lord had begun in me at the jail and in helping people out to their addictions, etc. I felt the Lord wanted me to start planting organic home groups, that He was pulling me out of the IC. The pastor said he would pray about it. I did it anyway, w/o his "divine permission"...later he said I was out from under spiritual authority and in rebellion...that was over 3 years ago...Living relationally with the Father and following Jesus and experiencing the power of the Spirit is far better and more fulfilling than being caught up in the system. I've been involved in helping plant 3 simple churches...keep true to His calling on you, Jesus said you would hear His voice and follow Him (Jn 10) Keep listening...Bless you bro..

Hey Bro!I could see the passion in your eyes, GO! fill the earth with His Glory.

Hi Anthony,
I'm Edgar from the Philippines. I'd like to invite you to read my article at www.bibleone.net/TheMillennium.htm. The millennium doctrine is vital for Christians to understand. It has to do with the word of the kingdom and the salvation of the soul, not spirit (Matt. 13:19; 1 Pet. 1:9; James 1:21; Heb. 10:39; Matt. 16:24-28). I'd appreciate a comment, but you are not obligated.
Thanks,
Edgar Meneses

Bless you, Anthony, in your determination to follow the Spirit of God in the passion that He has obviously laid upon your heart. When you have the time, review some of the dis-
cussions under the forum section. There are some great testimonies as to how some were led in seeking or in planting organic forms of fellowship. Always be discerning in your seeking and studies. I bless you on this wonderful journey with Jesus! With all of its ups and downs, it is indeed the best journey to be on. God will surely make divine connections for you.