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Recent content by Andy S. Wright

  1. Andy S. Wright

    Why are you non-denominational?

    I grew up Baptist (Fundamental, Independent, and Autonomous). Served in several of these churches for more years than I care to remember only to be tossed out of the nearest airlock when political factions within the 'church' weighed me in their balances and found me wanting (Translation: I...
  2. Andy S. Wright

    Have you ever heard of an all-volunteer church?

    I'm currently serving in one as a volunteer minister. Like all things, there are pros and cons to serving as a volunteer rather than as a paid staff member but I can say I've enjoyed serving in this church more than any other I've served in (including the ones I served in as a full time paid...
  3. Andy S. Wright

    Dear Satan,

    I have to hand it to you. You know what you are doing. I'll give you credit for that. You almost won. When I think of how close you have come to stealing from me, killing me and my family, and destroying every blessing God ever gave me, I am ashamed. I am ashamed because I let you in. I am...
  4. Andy S. Wright

    Reasons For Obeying God

    I am heterosexual and I know God God hates fornication and adultery (I've committed both in my lifetime). He hates when my lusts become the determining factor in my choice to obey and follow Him (I still struggle with pornography from time to time). I tell you that my obedience to God is not...
  5. Andy S. Wright

    How do I handle disrespectful step children biblically?

    Disclaimer: I am an extremely pragmatic (some would say 'blunt') person on subjects such as these. Keep this factoid in mind as you read... Short answer: You and your wife need to be on the same page so far as disciplining the kids are concerned. Sounds like you both would benefit from...
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    no big bang .you cant trust science -so trust God

    It's all cyclical. 400 years ago the clergy was the cultural authority and scientists were the pariahs (Galileo Galilei, for example). Now the pendulum has swung to the opposite side of the extremes. Modern culture believes anything that falls out of the mouths of anyone with a lab coat...
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    Why are you a Non-Denominational Christian ?

    I have found that the only people who find the term "churchian" insulting are the people for whom the term was coined. Not attempting to insult anyone, Bryan. Just attempting to discuss some concepts, ideas, and even some truths that are controversial in nature and definitely hard to hear...
  8. Andy S. Wright

    Why are you a Non-Denominational Christian ?

    You really can't help yourself, can you? It really is okay to disagree with someone without communicating from a defensive position. You really don't have to come at me in this "likes-to-fight-guy" mentality. I really am not attacking you. Really.
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    Why are you a Non-Denominational Christian ?

    "dividing Christ"? Who said anything about "dividing Christ"? We're discussing the schism in the Body of Christ as represented by the multitude of denominations and sub-denominations currently in existence, not the division of Christ Himself. Honestly, I'm not sure what the issue is here...
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    Why are you a Non-Denominational Christian ?

    I understand my comments are not popular, especially among those who embrace mainstream evangelical denominationalism. It really isn't that hard to see what I'm talking about. Whether you agree with my conclusions or not, we are the beneficiaries of over 2,000 years of church history. I'll leave...
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    Why are you a Non-Denominational Christian ?

    I believe we're basically saying the same thing, just in different ways. I'm not stating the only denomination of Christianity should be non-denom. Nor am I putting one denomination above another. I see the Body of Christ as a fragmented organism; divided by labels, titles, and traditions of...
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    Obama and the Crusades

    Just some ponderings on the moral equivalency discussion between the history of the Roman Catholic church and Islam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_To-cV94Bo#t=257 "Facts are stubborn things." - John Adams
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    Worshiptainment

    Well, I've learned over the years that whatever you are looking for in any given circumstance you are guaranteed to find. Blessings Brother Bryan, ASW