Tag Archives: authenticity

Redefining Sacred Space

Posted on April 9, 2006 by Darren Ethier

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Revolt Against Religion

Contrary to the religious norm of His day, Jesus taught a form of spirituality that erased the lines of distinction between sacred space and mundane space. Continue reading →

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The Great Divorce

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Darren Ethier

Imagine looking at your own face in a mirror and not recognizing it. James says that is just what people are doing when they listen to God?s word but do not obey it. There, right before their eyes in Scripture, is an accurate reflection of themselves. But they don?t truly see ? with the eyes of their hearts ? what the Bible shows them. Continue reading →

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Signs? What Signs?

Posted on February 1, 2004 by Darren Ethier

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series A Place to Call Home

All churches have signs. Most of these are not literal signs, but rather unwritten messages that are communicated loud and clear ? especially to people who don?t go to church. Continue reading →

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Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this?

Posted on January 18, 2004 by Darren Ethier

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series A Place to Call Home

The First Christian Church started explosively yet amidst their amazing growth they had the foundations of community in place. They overcame the obstacles to authentic biblical community and thrived. Continue reading →

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The Case for Focus

Posted on March 9, 2003 by Darren Ethier

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Authentic Christianity

What did Jesus mean by loving God with all your mind? I believe that the mind is the connection between the heart (loving God with all your heart and soul) and the body (which is loving God with all your strength and loving your neighbor). I believe it is in the battleground of the mind where authenticity either blossoms or dies. Continue reading →

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