Updated: Have the Saints loss the will to come to church?

Lord is it me or is people more apt to stay at home now on Sundays; than to attend church!

 

               I've witnessed a major decline in church attendance in the last four years. It seems that people have reached there peek of drama in church and has chosen to stay at home. Others are just not inspired enough to want to attend. Wow! I thought I'd never see the day when people would actually neglect the church in such a way that the church would lose all functionality. I mean; there's been churches that has closed people! I will re frame from telling all my business; but in a certain covenant 40 churches has closed recently. Others have remained open but has developed problems such as; keeping a pastor, a high turn over on musicians, and even a higher turn over in supporters. Yeah; people isn't willing to donate on a routine bases, musicians and pastors aren't willing to except a $100 bucks a Sunday for handling the duties of the church. Even with the financial cutbacks the church struggles to pay utility bills and general up keep of the Temple.  People! the church is in a crisis. O and before yall deep ones respond, "DA CHURCH IS IN YOU", let me rephrase. The house of God, place of worship, the Temple is in a crisis. Is Christ that close to coming back that many of us may witness the fall of religious establishments around the world?

                                   Maybe the church is like the Stock Market; it will eventually bounce back. Or maybe it's like the Post Office; too many other resources that has taken its place for people to really care. People will tell you in a heartbeat; "Chile I have church at home, on my TV". Well, what do you say? What CAN you say? Janet Jackson gave advise to her friends in the movie WHY DID I GET MARRIED; to write down all the things that's Good and all the things that's bad. If the Good out way the Bad; then fight for your marriage. Well, I think people have done this and they've come up with, IT AIN'T WORTH IT. It's not worth fighting every Sunday to get order, fighting to discredit favoritism, stressing over bills other than your own house, or even seeing the Godly mixed with the Ungodly not just in the audience but in leadership. The Bible ask; "can the Blind lead the Blind". I think the people have spoken today and states; if I'm gone walk into a wall, I will. but surely I'm not going to follow someone into a wall LOL Hebrew 10:25 gives us the directive to assemble ourselves together but the Bible also warns of false prophets and other means that would render us unfit to carry the banner for Christ. Therefore; it's my opinion that one must choose wisely when it comes to places of worship.



It may be that I'm looking in on the outside and not getting the full picture. In some sectors; such as the Baptist, it looks as if they are growing and fulfilling the Godly duties of the church. I haven't seen a Baptist church that is not packed with cars on any given Sunday. It would lead a person to think they work well together in finding solutions to serve Christ; although, I know that's not the case in some situations lol The only major factor that's different in the Baptist sector than all the rest is the Deacons hold more responsibility. Which leads me to ask; is the problem in the Pulpit? All have diverse musicians, bored of trustees, and problems in leadership these days; the only thing that makes sense and is spiritually assigned to be held accountable is the Pastors. Lets be real now. Don't get me wrong; I love a good sweat popping preaching any day but after 30 years of getting that; it dawns on me. Give me something else. Feed me in such a way that I'm moved to change my life for the better. Rather than excite me for just that moment. Because, at the end of the day; I still got bills, I still got hard headed chillin, I still have bothersome coworkers, crazy friends, dull love life, etc.




I need a word that's not only going to cultivate me but will change my perception of life in general. I need to be at a place in God that I can stand in the midst of hell and still see Christ. If the messiness in the world is only getting worse; then I need to know how to find, keep, and activate God. Screaming and shouting is good when I'm praising God through the pain but when I look up after 20 years and I'm still praising him to ease the pain, I need A LIL MO JESUS; in the words of MARRY MARRY's girl Erica Campbell . Now, this is just the spiritual side of it; the physical side is that I need a church manager in that pastor as well. The Bible speaks of doing things in order. So, being organized is important to God. Therefore; it takes more than just knowing how to preach to be an effective pastor. You have to know how to manage, preside, organize the institution called The Body of Christ. For example: preaching alone might not draw people to your church. Sometimes it takes having a good spirit filled choir. Maybe; a write up in the paper, or even a concert from a major Gospel artist. To accomplish these extra task one must be skilled or know how to delegate someone that's skilled to handle such a task.

The old song states; "Every round goes higher and higher". Just like the song; this world and the situations involved get more difficult and complicated to understand and manage. It often takes a skilled overseer to reveal the issue and develop strategies to overcome through the word of God on a group scale. What I like to call Today's Pastor; holds all these attributes and more. Often brought out through education; Today's Pastor hold a position that is similar to that of a CEO of a major corporation. A Pastor can not be effective in leading a flock and emotionally preach a sermon, visit the sick and preach a funeral. Maybe back in the day but now; the congregation is dealing with more complicated issues and wouldn't be able to comprehend the essence of the emotional felt preaching styles. Especially when the world plays so much on a person's emotions. Now; it's almost a must that the pastor hold some type of counseling degree. The people respond better to a pastor nowadays that may not have a Doctorate in theology but can present the word in such a way that it seems that they hold the truths to everything present and past as it relate to the Word of God. People want to know that the Pastor have spent time in studying that word so that it could be properly placed inside of them. I find that most ministers that has given a "studied message" to the people has come byway of educated ministers. Not saying that the uneducated ministers don't study; but people receive them more better. Just compare the crowds. People would travel a thousand miles one way to hear a Bishop Jakes but wont travel two blocks to here Mr. or Ms. so in so, preach locally. It seems that education shed light on the importance of promoting and  marketing the Church. Word of mouth just isn't enough anymore. If a pastor can not come up with a compelling plan to change the lives of people; they will not be supported because they are deemed noneffective.



So, having an effective Pastor is important. If you ask me the buck stops with the Pulpit; but many believe that no matter what you do there's always going to be confusion in the church. Historically speaking; it was confusion in the church that crucified the father (John 19). Is this same confusion infiltrating the Body of Christ in today's church? If so, should we be alarmed. God said that he was not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33 ). So, by this standard is today's church not the Body of Christ but a haven to mock the Body of Christ? This is a fair question? In today's church we're not talking about two people having a misunderstanding and mad for a couple of weeks at each other. We're referring to a report of a brother walking into the church and killing another:  

                              Click to see report of pastor killed.



These things have happened because the compromise of the church has lessened the effectiveness of the church. Thus making the church vulnerable. Today's church has compromised in many aspects of the Bible's truth. One major example is sin. In the old church if you were struggling with an issue; whether it was smoking, drinking or a common cold, there's know way you would be up in a leadership position on Sunday. Not just the pastor would sit you down but the mothers would tell you. Today we have any and everything in leadership. We have to get back to holding the leaders in the church accountable. I think they probably would appreciate it. Most real leaders would love for people to react as if they hold a important position in the church. This makes it easier for them to build a standard. You'll find most choir members staying out the club, less preachers smoking behind the church, less brother beating on their wives, and many more examples. Compromise has crippled the church.

I'm just not willing to believe that there's no perfect church. Believing that perfection is all about perception. I agree all churches is not perfect but being a little off is far from having a pastor rape a child, sleep with several women in the church or even not work to provide for the community. All of which; contributes to having confusion be the focal point in any religious organization. Anything that takes away from the true purpose of the church; only adds to the vulnerability of the church. On the other hand; the deacon got in an argument with the mother and carried on for 3 weeks but also in that 3 week period; the church in general was responsible for 15 families being housed and 10 people receiving Christ into their lives. In my opinion any church that help the community is a church of perfections. Now.... Yes Eddie Long church is a church of perfection. People we must understand that Eddie Long is not the Body of Christ; we all play a part.

And Finally we ask WHAT DO YA DO? I'll leave this up to you the readers. I'll just simply say PICK YA CHURCH LIKE YOU PICK YA UNDERWEAR!!!! If they don't fit too good try on another pair. Eventually you'll find the right one or you'll discover you're not called to wear underwear or should I say Church Isn't for you! Oops that's another topic LOL

Let me hear ya...

TRANSGENDER RESTROOMS CALI SCHOOLS

Another BILL in the House!

    Now, this one is for Transgender Restrooms in the Schools. I'm sure there's many people in several arenas that have valid points on whether this may or may not be a good idea. But; Deitrick Haddon brought up the Church! So, lets run with it LOL.

Click here to see what Pastor Deitrick Haddon has to say







More specifically; Haddon said that it seems that the spiritual people are lying dormant while the world is waisting morally.
            We see this everyday in more areas than just this one. Lets take smoking! It's been proven; that smoking over a long period of time will surely KILL YOU. Now if we all know this, How many times do we walk past a smoker and wont utter a word or warning. Yeah there's more TV ads fighting smoking but personally can you say you are fighting the cigarette epidimic? What about Television in general? It has also been proven that TV is a kind of hypnosis to the brain. You know; the more you see it or here it, the more you believe it or want it. Why else would major companies spend millions on commercials?
           Hmm.. So how does this fit in with Haddon's statement. Most immoral things is a shocker at first but over time it develops a tremendous, earth shattering effect. Dying your newborn's hair pink is shocking at first but overtime is even more shocking to see how the dye within the perm has affected the child's mental and physical state.

Ok but we're talking about Transgender, not baby perms, TV or smoking. So, have you spoken to any transgender people lately? LOL Well, I have!              

Definition of TRANSGENDER: "of, relating to, or being a person (as a transsexual or transvestite) who identifies with or expresses a gender identity that differs from the one which corresponds to the person's sex at birth"

There are two sides to this. In other words; it can be intentional or nonintentional. Now also WHO KNOWS YOUR SEX AT BIRTH more than anyone? yes you said it YOURSELF!! So, we come to the conclusion that people have to JUDGE you and hopefully BELIEVE you when you tell them I WAS BORN WITH THIS SEX ORGAN LOL

Now speaking to a transgender person; they filled me in on the dangers of living as they call "FREE BABY". Ms Girl!, as she likes to be called, says that "Sometimes she feel like a drug dealer trying to make a sale at a daycare for police mothers". The blank stares and under toned conversations; is as if they were murderers. One would think; that indulging in something as simple as a lifestyle would carring such detrimental weight. So it's safe to say; Yes Transgender can fit right in with TV, BABY PERMS etc. Even more so; it can be a moral factor.

Equiping Schools with transgender restrooms is like having a restroom for blacks only; and we all know the history behind that situation. It didn't make sense then and it certainly doesn't make sense now. It hasn't been proven medically or any other level that the Transgender community's brain is different from ours in terms of thinking and socializing; so why merit is there for isolating them from regular people that has use for the restroom.

Now on the other hand; Individuals that have been born with both genials may have a relivant gripe. But even that has questions. I mean, who really watches a person pee or the other lol. Better yet; who actually would feel comfortable tell someones business, for that manner.

The whole Idea is FUNNY to me. The notion of putting separate restrooms for transgender people is A HOT MESS lol. Bless everybody but NO. So, for me I do feel that many have turned away from the moral stants that society have stood on. Many have asked, "What do you do". Well, you stand up. You have some people that don't stand up for anything. Many have found it easier to state, "Child I have my own problems to deal with". But those same people look for the world to help them out when the tradgic ball drops in their lap. We must do better!! What do you think????????







ANOTHER GAY IN THE PULPIT

I Arrive to church early to get the best seat in the church. I've heard
that the choir is singing my song on this Sunday. Mother Lantin sits next to me and states, "how you been sister?". I joyfully state, "blessed and highly favored Mother". I feel even more comfortable since I know that Mother Lantin is a praiser. "Now ladies and gentlemen the choir"! As I sit expecting a move of God; the new choir director appears from the side door like a flame swaying side to side on a skillet. He's shaking here and dropping it there. By the time the song was finished I was left asking myself; what just happened?. It's know doubt they sung my favorite song but... What da hell!!!, Mother Lantin shouted. I abruptly motioned to calm her down. She then whispered in my ear; "Sister the choir has sugar problems". I left church that Sunday dazzled and confused. I mean; I've seen and experience gays before singing in the church. Why did it now take me out of the spirit? Why did it change the perception of my favorite song? Why was I in such a disgusted mood afterward? Why, Why, and Why?

Although, this story is a fictional story; many can relate to the topic of Gays in the church and the questions that are left. Many suppress those feelings behind the fact; yet another year. Out of all the sins; many have taken this one to a whole new level. Again Why?, why, and why. We have come to compromise with the notion of gays in our family, work and now even church. We secretly object to there way of life for fear of isolation or being called a trouble maker. Those that choose to stand up; usually speak up out of hate or other selfish reason that often contradict all that God stands for. You've heard the preacher state, "God didn't invent Adam and Steve but Adam and Eve". Where is the Love and Kindness in that statement that God has instructed us to show to everyone. A delicate situation that many are all to often to shy away from. The Bible says " In all thy ways get understanding". So in researching this matter; I came to a couple of known factors.

WHAT IS HOMOSEXUAL AND WHERE DID IT COME FROM

Homosexuality is the action of having relations with a member of the same sex. Homosexuality has been common since the times of Sodom and Gamora. This practice became manifested within this story of same sex relations, but that story also has been misinterpreted for years as well. Many ministers have stated in reference to the story of Sodom and Gamora being just about same sex relations; but this story was about much more than just that. One factor is; It was not just same sex but many sexual impurities discovered within this passage of scripture. Such as; people sleeping with animals, sleeping with family, etc. The Bible puts just as much emphasis on homosexuality as it does any other sin. We find today; statements coming across the pulpit like Fag, Gay, and Queen, all of which is not even stated in the Bible. Neither is Homo; but reference to the action is made very clear, IT IS A SIN taken to a whole new level. The main factor that the Bible speaks against the act because those who practiced the act used Homosexuality as there God is diminished in today's podiums. For example, In the story of Sodom; the characters didn't have Christ at the top of their priority list but SEX. In fact; anything that we do that's more than the will of Christ is WRONG. (EXodus 20:3)

I was asked recently by a young male trying to get closer to Christ; why is it so many gays in the church? I responded that gays have always been in the church. Just as alcoholics, prostitutes, and spousal abusers. In fact until recently; you couldn't categorize gay, church and pastor in the same context but now lol. You have certain claims like with Bishop Long allegation, the local choir director and so on. The topic used to be so vague that you could only assume and never would give it a second thought because there was know action surrounding the thought of such impurity. Now, with Gay Weddings and this pastor coming out and that deacon being caught with that brother; it's all to clear there's no more assumption. Spiritually speaking; this is one scenario that Satan uses against God's people in so many ways. Satan looks at this as a tool used to cause conflict, defame the identity of people, and other tricks used to bring people out of the realm of God. Many have fault about weather or not you can be born gay. YES, that's a no brain er. If the Bible says that we were born into sin; why is that so far fetched in the minds of people. All isn't born gay though; some have been molested, abused mentally shattering their self-esteem, or grew up in a single parent home. Anyone of these characteristics MAY produce a homosexual or at the minimum homosexual traits. Like with all sins; Christ has paved the way for us to come out of any sinful situation. Yeah, you were born gay but you can come out of it if you want to.

Yes, you feel like a women but God made you a man and you have purpose. This same purpose is the means or the basis to why Homosexuality must be a sin. Everything God makes has purpose. Water keeps us and other elements alive, Marriage Christ ordained between man and women to be fruitful and multiply. Symbolizing the covenant Christ has with all of us. Now taking that purpose into account; what purpose does Homosexuality hold? Many state that Homosexuals are not just about sex. This is true in some cases; but what purpose did Christ leave for us that are not under the category of Bible speaking marriage? God's purpose was for us generally to LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. (Mark 12:31, Matt. 22:37) To be kind to one another but not sleep with them LOL Even if a person does not practice Homosexuality; they're still wrong because recreational sex is Adultery. So this isn't a gay issue; but a purpose issue.

What is Homosexuality? Being sexually intimate; open or in the mind, with a member of the same sex through adulterous acts.

WHY HAVE THE GAY ISSUE BECOME SO PROBLEMATIC IN THE CHURCH

For one, you have GAY CHURCHES now that state that " God is Love and we all should live in harmony". TRUE but the extra that is also allocated in a particular church; like standing for the FIRST MAN, as like unto the first lady, is crazy and not scriptural. This states right out; "The Pastor is Gay and he wants his lover honored". In the words of MADEA " Hell to da NALL" lol Its one thing dealing with the sin but another stating and living life like its right. I've heard stories of falsifying the Bible to fit the lifestyle and this poses problems. I often tell those that are dealing with the lifestyle to pray and be still and hear the word of God. This is what God instruct us to do. Not to pray and still indulge in the very same thing that we are praying about. Sometimes you have to surround yourself with God and Godly people to accomplish this but it can be done. The Bible speaks about the blind leading the blind. How can one find deliverance in a specific sin if they commune with those that find know fault in the sin? Some churches COMPROMISE and never minister to the individual on the specific sin they're dealing with. Others wait to speak only if your man or woman has been taken away from you and you speak out of hate. I'm sure if these Pastors would actually sit down with there members, like a good Shepard would; and see what problems they are dealing with; they would find that most Gays are searching for deliverance. Most just don't know how to go about getting it. Because the neglect and ignorance of some pastors; homosexuals are told to seek God, get the holy ghost or other GENERAL solutions; instead of specifics. This often leads the gays to keep doing what they're doing cause they keep on getting the same vague responses to a solution. Tyler Perry once stated that "if you get to the root of a problem you can conquer any addiction". Pastors and ministers talk to your people. Get to the root of the problem. If you cant; ask God to send you someone to handle the issue. If Christ chose you to lead that flock; all people are included. Gays should be discreet. Yeah hide it till deliverance come! Reason being is if you doing a work for Christ in the church nothing should be in-front of that fact. Don't let your good deeds be evil spoken of. (Rom 14: 16) If you're running that mouth about who you slept with; or other flamboyant charades, you risk just that. Plus, its tacky. I don't want to hear about same sex; just as I don't want to imagine my pastor sleeping with his wife. EWW NASTY LOL


WHY DO MS. THANG COME TO CHURCH

Gays have purpose just like your sinful behind have purpose and if God can speak through a Jack Ass he can certainly speak through a Gay. In fact; what better way to fight against the pending problem? If the gays that come to church serve God more than the lifestyle and see other gays do the same; they have a far better chance at seeing the light more so than having preachers bash them with hateful gestures such as Adam and Steve and run from the church lol. The Bible speaks of Christ drawing us with Love and Kindness.(Jeremiah 31:3) Then goes on to speak of letting the wheat and tare grow together and he'll do the separating. (Matthew 13:30) In other words; let the gays, alcoholics, etc. come; preach the word and show love and kindness. Utilizing these tools from God; gives a general strategy on how to deal with anyone in the church.

I've found; where there's a great music ministry and talented singers, you have a gay over it lol. Yeah its a stereotype but truthful. Many thought and still think this to be valid and correct. I'm often mistaken for gay by straight and gay alike. The fact that I'm a gifted musician fits an age old stereotype, that if you play piano in the black church you gay or at-least "mess around"; but that is far from the truth. AINT NO WAY LOL I love my wife entirely too much. A seriously funny situation though.

The churches are cracking up over this point. Do you let them direct the choir and draw in souls to Christ or sit them down because they cant stop switching and do without the souls lol? Do you continue to let them in general do there thing or not? I mean most gays that I know do a great service to there particular church. In fact, the only way I would sit down a person in that lifestyle is if they clearly choose to live in sin. In other words; If they start wearing a dress or hold hands in a THATS MY BOO kind of way in the church. I expect all of my church leaders to abide by the protocol of the church and follow the word of God to the best of there ability. I often tell my pastor friends that have dilemmas with the whole gay in the church issue to just follow what the Bible says to do about the matter. The Bible says that you can tell by the fruit that one bares whether or not they are good seeds. Lets not automatically assume they're bad because you heard or assume from gestures, etc. Remember, someones assuming about you just as you assume about them hmmm.
If the people of the church be about the Father's business, we wouldn't have time to bash each other. We would spend more time lifting each other up. Doing so; strengthens the flock to withstand the tricks of the devil in seeking out souls for Christ. Which is our basic purpose in the church. Lets Have Church People.

I can go all month on teaching GAY in CHURCH situations but point blank. If you can live like a drunk, live like a idiot, live foolishly, and/or live enviously; then a person can live Homosexually. People can choose to think Christ is for Homosexuality even; BUT if you want to step up your level of HOLINESS and get closer to Christ; DO ALL THINGS FOR AND BECAUSE OF CHRIST. My wife actually speak and talk to Christ during our intimate moments LOL Seriously, would you feel comfortable having sex in-front of Christ hmmm. He sees all anyway.

TURN THE OTHER CHEEK OR PUNKOUT????

I have been battling this for years on end. Should A Christian turn the cheek and be a pushover or is it right to stand up for yourself and draw the line?

 There have been several instances over the years of Turning the other Cheek. Some in heroic ways some in less appealing situation. Non the less; a show of giving up ones rights for the wrong of others. As this applies to the Bible can we really be direct when it comes to allowing things to slap us in the face, so to speak? Or is there a such case that we can stand up like Christ did in John 2:13-25  when people were selling in the church? More commonly people deal with less physical ways of turning the other cheek.






The Example of NonViolence

                                                                 

 I preached a sermon at a church. Upon showing up; I asked a couple of musicians to come play for me. After the service; I recieve a call from the hosting Pastor that "my musicians took two musical instrument pieces". I then tried to call the musicians to ask if they had mistakenly grabbed the equipment but I didn't get a response. The hosting Pastor said that he had 4 days to come up with a resolution to the problem. I told him that I would meet with him the next day and pay whatever needs to be paid to rectify the problem. In hopes; that this would bring a resolution to the problem.



Biblical Art of a Slapped Women



Now ofcourse; I wasn't pleased with coming to this conclusion, but I felt obligated to pay money to fix a situation that I had totally nothing to do with.Even not knowing whether or not it was true. The facts show that my musicians were the last to have physical contact with the equipment but who knows? I clearly gave up my rights for the wrong of someone else. In fact; TURNING THE OTHER CHEEK. Is this the right thing to do ALL THE TIME! What if a person chooses not to go this route ARE THEY WRONG? Matthew 5:39 tells about turning the other cheek but the Bible also teaches to be bold in the word; STEALING IS WRONG but.......


 What do you think?....



Will Smith Will Not Turn the Other Cheek



IS IT RIGHT FOR A CHURCH TO MAKE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS??

OK, Saints we're in the New Year. For some of you; the drama continues, but for others you've made a personal goal for the compromising to stop. We've all made resolutions year after year. Some have succeeded and some have not. I was in church last week and I heard a pastor make a statement that "This year the church will witness to more people". Well, on top of the fact that the church has been around for years on years and should already have effective plans set to witness; is it biblical for a church to set New Years Resolutions???
Now I've been taught that the Pastor is sent by God to lead the church. Now, the pastor gets his direction from the most high. So, I'm thinking it should not be anything that a Pastor do that is not ordered by Christ. Yeah, I know technical LOL, but really. If it was stated that GOD SAID the resolution for this year was A, B, C; OK thats coming from God. But; it wasn't said God said hmmmm. Which leads me to come up with a thought or more so, a QUESTION. Is the Pastor leading the church on his own or is he getting this from Christ?
It's a matter of trust also with me. If you trust your Pastor in his or her efforts to lead you then this wouldn't be a issue or will it. LOL I posed this same question to someone and they said that I'm inflicting confusion. I believe that despite trusting someone; there should still be a STANDARD set. The Bible even speak of building up a standard. For example; I have a friend who just so happens to be a Pastor. Nice guy but anointed to preach the Gospel. Only because I built a standard of what I expect from MY PASTOR; my friend can NOT pastor me. WHY in Detail?, Although, my friend, the Pastor, can preach to bring down angels; my friend is an adulteress. Don't get me wrong; I am blessed by the preaching and have no doubt that it is ordained by Christ but to put my life in his hands for life long leadership, I think not. If I didn't know that would be one thing but I know and not just me say NO but my soul says HELL NO LOL. In other words; I would be the one that would let him have it on Sunday morning. In front of the congregation because I wouldn't be able to sit and allow the people to be misguided.
These Churches have become so concerned with HAVING CHURCH, they are forgetting on how to APPLY THE CHURCH within lost souls. Just like the (pic above); a huge area of vegetation. Any and everything is underneath. Although, in a way beautiful; but also deadly. But if organized; we can build, we can plant, we can be fruitful. So what do you think leave a comment?? I'm only hard on Leaders of the Church because I'm fed up just like many of you. Church that's dead no more, Church that has no power no more, Church that has more mess and drama to follow than the word no more, Church that promote sin no more, Church MESS PERIOD NO MORE. WHAT cHA THANK!!??

WHATS UP WITH ALL THE CHURCHES?

I was in a daze on last night looking out the window of my car. After arriving home; I sit and thought about, wow I just passed 15 churches in 2miles of arriving home. I mean seriously; the amount of christian based buildings are at a all time high. The baffling part is, so is crime, sexual impurity, ignorance and hatred. It's like having a house full of Janitors living in a hoarded(dirty) house. I know I'm not the only one that has these thoughts LOL. It's a confusing matter to see 15 churches in one place but a over incapacitated food bank or homeless shelter, drug infested and prostitute overrun place. Frankly; It pisses me off to know that all these ministries don't see a need to help the community but rather sit and criticize the few that do. Yelling to all that would listen how much power you have in God. Eddie Long, LOL yeah the accusation but that I'm unsure of. What I am sure about; is that man helps the community! Some churches don't criticize they just do nothing for no one but there members. Understandable; but is that what God wanted from the church?hmmm
D. Haddon stated on his Twitter page; "Love is a powerful key" and the enemy is trying to take it from this generation. As a child, mom and dad gave us all that key. To Love everyone despite. My parents even taught us how to utilize the power of love to force a change in an other wise negative element. Two friends began to fight and we were taught to step in and sing, or cry. When we asked; what if we cant do those thing, they would say; listen to your heart. My parents would paint this picture that; what if they killed one another and knowing you could have done something. How would that make you feel mom said. I would state; sad. Then she would conclude; because you love them both huh? I'd say, yes ma'am.
Love is not being used to the best of its ability by the church. Either the church is making a killing in finances and don't see where the process is defective or there's a strict routine that the church has been doing for years and not trying to go in the valley. Needless to say; Many people are falling short because the tool that God had ordained for them to hear God with is DEFECTED! Someone asked; "how can you blame the church for not bringing people to Christ isn't they part the blame?". Well, I don't blame the church for bringing people to Christ. I blame the church for "NOT DOING WHAT THE BIBLE CALLS THEM TO DO". When that action is in motion; The church becomes like a paper weight. It actually gets in the way of those that are trying to honor God's command.
Church A calls Bill. Bill goes to church A because church A has the money to afford transportation to pick up people. When Bill join church A; Church A then finds out about Bill's drinking problem. Instead of reaching out with Love to Bill; Church A drops interest in helping Bill grow in Christ. Bill had actually slowed down on drinking out of respect for the Love(Christ) that was shown but after the motive became clear to Bill; that Church A doesn't help the broken only the blessed. Bill falls once again. Now Church B comes alone and has the motives of Christ to show Love and Kindness to all; weather broken or blessed but Bill isn't falling for it. Bill looks at all churches now like Church A. Now the question is; How long and what would it take for Church B to reach Bill if Bill hadn't come in contact with Church A?
It amazes me to see how so many have gotten it wrong. Maybe its me. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong. You tell me. Thinking of Matthew 13: 24 thru 30, Christ spoke a parable saying to let the wheat and the tares grow together and he'll do the separating during harvest time. Now seem like to me that's saying you treat everyone the same. The churches should have the same agenda of reaching the lost souls.Tackling the sin with the Love of God. Remember, with Love and Kindness will I draw thee. Okay, I know what you're saying what does that have to do with ALL THE CHURCHES? Well, if we were on the same page; We wouldn't need All THE CHURCHES LOL. One asked; well what about the devil? What about the devil? The Bible teaches us to shun the appearance of evil. Checkout Titus 1:13, 3: 10 and 1Timothy 1:19,20, 6 thru 18.
People I really don't see a need for all the churches or denominations. At least, have all the churches and denominations come together once a year for a fellowship. In hopes that more joint works can be manifested in the future. In heaven I don't think it will be a baptist, COGIC, Catholic etc. So if we live like this down here; what makes you think we can get to heaven and be in place??

Think about it hmmmm Who will be the pastor of this one International church, Bishop Jakes, Bishop Pearson, Bishop Long LOL Well peeps until next time bring some truth to someone's life.