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Religion, yes it’s still about relationships and being subjected to rules and in many cases, traditions of men, passed down through the ages.

In What Time I am Afraid

Going Against The Grain avatarPosted on April 1, 2019 by Nathaniel LewisApril 4, 2019  
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While it is possible to consider Jesus Christ being afraid of His impending journey to the cross, before His crucifixion, He did ask the Father…” If it is possible, let this cup pass from me”. I make this point for those who say they have no fear of anything. When fear does present itself, there are two options…fight or flight. Stand your ground, face it, confront it or…” exit stage left!”

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Posted in Encouragement, Religion | Tagged afraid, fear, trust | Leave a reply

Church – Place of Worship or Institution?

Going Against The Grain Posted on March 26, 2019 by Nathaniel LewisMarch 25, 2019

While I believe there should be order in the place where the people of God assemble, the modern church seems to more of a place where the congregants have been institutionalized and trained to the point, they are dependent of leadership for all they need to appear godly.

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Posted in Church, Church membership, Religion | Tagged C.O.G.I.C, church | Leave a reply

Why The Guilt? – So You Did Not Go to Church Sunday?

Going Against The Grain Posted on March 24, 2019 by Nathaniel LewisMarch 25, 2019

Where were you when the church doors were open? That’s a question that makes the “AWOL” church member blush with guilt because of what others may be thinking. Somehow church attendance seems to correlate with your “spiritual maturity and depth” in the Lord; I say that sarcastically.

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Posted in Church, Religion, Spontaneous and Unscripted | Tagged church, church service, Sunday Worship | 2 Replies

Cleavage, a Tight Skirt and High Heel Shoes – Where Has Modesty Gone in Corporate Worship?

Going Against The Grain avatarPosted on March 23, 2019 by Etan SiwelMarch 25, 2019 1

Modesty seems to be old fashion and outdated. Men, women and churchgoers alike, are highly offended at the hint of anyone not approving of their seductive attire.

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Posted in Church, Religion | Tagged church modesty, cleavage, tight skirts | 1 Reply

There is no GOD, There Was No Jesus!

Going Against The Grain Posted on March 22, 2019 by Nathaniel LewisMarch 25, 2019

There, now that I got that out of the way and I have your attention, I hope you read on so that I can validate my statements! Social media is starting to ramp up with such statements. Church scandals played out online and reported in the news makes anyone ask, … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Spontaneous and Unscripted, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged church, Faith, God, Preachers | Leave a reply

The Church Or Just Another Empty Building?

Going Against The Grain Posted on March 19, 2019 by Nathaniel LewisMay 5, 2019

The building is not the church, the people are the church. The church is never abandoned, foreclosed on, and it certainly cannot burn down. Like homes, the church building is seized, burned by fires and damages by flood waters.

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Posted in Life Experience, Religion | Tagged church, church attendance, fellowship, forclosed, Gods house | 2 Replies

Church Visitors

Going Against The Grain Posted on March 19, 2019 by Etan SiwelMarch 25, 2019

Fear of the unknown; Imaging that, fear of what you may or may not encounter in a new church. Gone are the days of ministry teams knocking on doors and seldom will you get a flyer left at your door inviting you to worship services.

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Posted in Religion | Tagged church, fellowship, religion | 1 Reply

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