tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post5614755747662999278..comments2024-01-25T05:05:26.688-08:00Comments on Stuff Apostolics Like: #229-Where do we go from here?Joel Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15449770157998900843noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-43608267617801320022011-06-20T14:11:54.639-07:002011-06-20T14:11:54.639-07:00wow i guess im not the only one observing this. W...wow i guess im not the only one observing this. We can't wear makeup, jewelry and all the other "because the pastor" oops i mean the bible says we can't but wear sequins, 8 tiered ruffled dresses, sparkly jeweled out headbands and expensive accessories...do yall see the double standard? This is wearing me out. I don't wana leave the UPCI because I believe in the doctrine of Oneness and salvation...however, I feel trapped by obeying the pastors rules of not wearing this or that cuz im in leadership versus wearing modest makeup and earring here and there without gettn sat down or the evil eye...uggggh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-90733068031231715742011-04-20T08:51:32.043-07:002011-04-20T08:51:32.043-07:00Let's talk about hypocracy.....because that is...Let's talk about hypocracy.....because that is what it is all about. No TVs allow, but the Internet is?? Cell phones?? And the passions for 'possessions?" Where does this all fit into the Pentacostal ways of living? The women use ruffles to make up for their other ways of 'modesty' and they end up looking so 'homely and matronly' that their husbands stray.....because we are sensual/sexual beings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-54062593281139894002011-04-13T13:01:03.995-07:002011-04-13T13:01:03.995-07:00Im embarrassed to be Pentecostal, I rarely invite ...Im embarrassed to be Pentecostal, I rarely invite anyone to church anymore, because of the parade atmosphere. I just love and serve people right where they are, I try to be the church on 2 legs since the church so full of carnality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-47336227885061195412011-04-13T08:44:12.589-07:002011-04-13T08:44:12.589-07:00Amusing thing though, Pentecostals are great at sa...Amusing thing though, Pentecostals are great at saying "Amen" to any message or blog or article about the smelly corruption amid their congregations as if every single one of them already know this. The response this receives will be an assortment of people who are eager to glance at the criticism but never believe that it applies to them. And if there are some who appreciate that it pertains to them, there will be little or no change. Let’s face it; the ones who are sincere about their cause and change themselves when they hear a message that deeply disturbs them don’t need to read this article. The ones who desperately need to hear these words will be shouting “Amen” and continue on in their outlandishly useless lives. We all know the routine. We can all spot the sincere from the gilded a mile away. <br />Ruffles, comical bow-ties, skinny jeans, and foolish skirts and dresses (to name a few) are all a part of the Pentecostal culture. And while it makes them “cool” “hip” or “fashionable” in their world, the rest of us laugh in awe of their ignorance. Then, of course, the scriptures about anyone who persecutes a Christian, blah, blah, blah, will reassure these morons and tuck them in safely at night. What they don’t realize is these scriptures were not meant to soothe spoiled, fashion-obsessed, egotistical monsters, but to comfort those early Christians giving their entire possessions, time and money to a religious effort that others condemned. I’m glad you posted this. And I’m not surprised at all that it will have little or no influence on the Pentecostal people. Sorry to hijack the post with my bitter outburst, but, eh, it's truth. Truth, something we claim to dearly own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-77016107324881401962011-04-13T08:36:04.875-07:002011-04-13T08:36:04.875-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16947092358573684848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-90906044058366884122011-04-12T08:08:45.773-07:002011-04-12T08:08:45.773-07:00Marissa this was awesome! I didn't even realiz...Marissa this was awesome! I didn't even realize it was you until I got to the end. I am reposting this as soon as I get to a computer. Bravo.Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-58584448449646460642011-04-06T07:52:20.478-07:002011-04-06T07:52:20.478-07:00Well said, Brandon. I might have to book you for ...Well said, Brandon. I might have to book you for a service, lol.aplhttp://www.fpcdecatur.org/preaching_the_wordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-54016088142209336902011-04-06T05:04:43.507-07:002011-04-06T05:04:43.507-07:00Brandon, I like your whole post. The three points...Brandon, I like your whole post. The three points are GREAT points, one that I will attempt to incoporate and I like the idea of marketing Jesus and not worrying about "closing the deal." because I think often I skip ahead to thinking the deal could never be closed instead of realizing that isn't my job. Thanks!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-6429686491827683762011-04-05T19:18:30.702-07:002011-04-05T19:18:30.702-07:00Not that it's "right", but where I&#...Not that it's "right", but where I'm going from here includes:<br />1. rethinking the goal of filling the seat next to me next Sunday. Isn't our goal and commission to love people, be evidence of His gospel and faithfulness and in general influence people towards Jesus?<br />2. to that end, build relationships with people and truly work to understand them. Get to know them and be a blessing to them where they are - no strings. How can I pour blessings into your life - period. <br />3. Likewise, allow people to get to know me; I mean really get to know me, imperfections and all. Allow people to know and witness my testimony, worship and thankfulness towards God. But, likewise, allow them (they are my friends after all) to know my aspirations and how I fall short, but want to go further because He deserves it. Do they want to go with me?<br /><br />When I do these things, I do influence my world. Trying to change people that we don't take the time to understand or allow them to see us in our human frailty is disrespectful and shallow. Should they have to be so desperate to bare all the risk? No, we, who are under Grace should show our faith and bare the risk and vulnerability. <br /><br />I could sarcastically contrast this with what I (we) learned that are anything but effective, but why bother. If we can come to terms with how little control we he have and realize we cannot SELL Jesus Christ - it's not our deal to close. We can only submit, be present and authentic. We can MARKET Jesus Christ to our world (Marketing defined as creating a customer) by reflecting his good news, being living epistles that testify to the very real and very benevolent treasure we have. The natural question will be - where did you get that? Do you like it? Where do I...brandon curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406094376214915273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-33936327545866016732011-04-05T16:36:47.686-07:002011-04-05T16:36:47.686-07:00Visiting a third world country a few years ago rea...Visiting a third world country a few years ago really made me think about these things. Kinda hard to buy 'the extras' when you see how the rest of the world lives. Note-- M.Antoinette did not say those words, it's one of those legends that has been repeated so much that we take it as fact. Poor lady has been misquoted numerous times. FyiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-56990674070246423132011-04-05T06:37:54.467-07:002011-04-05T06:37:54.467-07:00Amen to that jr! The same thing happened to me.......Amen to that jr! The same thing happened to me....brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645721459934514487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-15607263053591734832011-04-04T10:22:58.632-07:002011-04-04T10:22:58.632-07:00Awesome post Marissa. This is exactly what I was ...Awesome post Marissa. This is exactly what I was falling into when I converted at the age of 20. It was all about the look and never about the relationships with lost souls. It didn't matter what was going on in my personal life or what I was doing outside of church as long as I kept a shaved face and wore my tie every service. Thank God I now belong to an awesome church that has done away with the "plastic world" and has brought me back to establishing real relationships with those that are lost so that someday they can possibly come to Christ. I'm so glad I've traded in my trendy shoes for a pair of chuck taylors.JR Aguilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542371721484431806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-65094824266217016762011-04-04T10:08:40.184-07:002011-04-04T10:08:40.184-07:00Excellent post. Thanks for sharing your burden. ...Excellent post. Thanks for sharing your burden. I tell the church, "Read your Bible every day, pray every day, fast once a week" so that they will learn to hear the voice of God, so that He will lead them to the doors of ministry that He has opened.<br /><br />One trifle, and I'm sorry to point it out. You wrote, "..then the Revival that God has promised us will never happen." Please be assured that God will have His revival. If we're distracted by the stuff you so insightfully have pointed out, it simply will happen through someone else. I don't expect we'd very gracious about it, though. We'll probably act like Cinderella's step-sisters.aplhttp://www.fpcdecatur.org/preaching_the_wordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-91705967486615830882011-04-03T11:41:01.732-07:002011-04-03T11:41:01.732-07:00"It explains why men have cutesy little bowti..."It explains why men have cutesy little bowties made out of floral designs and women have mounds of ruffles on their shirts, jackets, skirts, and purses."...Very well said, I'm curious what we will see this year.Steven Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460591233578693543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8219781724285312648.post-1734726760264009532011-04-01T20:33:04.585-07:002011-04-01T20:33:04.585-07:00Where do we go from here? I have an outreach dire...Where do we go from here? I have an outreach director who I've never seen bring a guest - how do we change that? Not just that, how do I change ME? Apart from spending tomorrow wandering around gas stations asking people to church (we've all been approached by that guy, right?) How do I have a guest sitting with me on Sunday? This Sunday. I've taken 40 days off of Facebook, so a mass invite isn't an option. I know it's God doing it through me...yet the ball is in my court - I'm not sure I know how to score.Amynoreply@blogger.com