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Who’s Trying To Kill You? (history of the Anabaptists & why it matters to you…important msg from Jon Zens)

None of us live in a vacuum. This might sound silly to say, but the world did not begin when we were born. Every context that we live in today has a history behind it that directly affects us. I… more →

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Who's Trying To Kill You? (history of the Anabaptists & why it matters to you...important msg from Jon Zens) — 11 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 1 year ago: None of us live in a vacuum. This might sound silly to say, but the world did not begin when we were … more →

Tags: Institutional Church

A Tale Of Two Women...Which Woman Do You Belong To? — 45 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 1 year ago: For most of my life as a believer in Jesus Christ, I have lacked a stunning vision and understanding … more →

Tags: Institutional Church

Myself, Heroin Addiction, & The Church — 43 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 1 year ago: Let me start this post off by saying that I am not a heroin addict. Actually, I have no experience w … more →

Tags: Organic Church, leadership, detox, Addiction, Help, Organic Church Help, Trust, apostolic help

The U.S. Civil War & The Conflict Coming To Your Own House, Friends, & Church Community — 24 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: It has been said that the most bloody & defining conflict that America has ever faced was the U. … more →

Tags: Organic Church, institutional church, U.S. Civil War, Civil War, Ken Burns, Prince of Peace, dealing with conflict, Abraham Lincoln, War Between the States

It Is Hard To Stay Mad At Beautiful People! — 24 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: This has been on my heart for the last couple of weeks, and I wanted to share just a few thoughts ab … more →

Tags: Responding to attacks and slander, loving your brothers and sisters in Christ, church unity, beautiful people, staying mad

The Two Causalities of Western Individualism- Sexual Intimacy & Church Life — 10 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: When it comes to rugged American individualism, some say it has been a virtue.  I disagree.  In my o … more →

Tags: Organic Church, western church, Rugged American individualism, sexual intimacy, consumerism, consumer mentality, consumer, western individualism, Church Life

The Blindspot Of Discipleship (Don't let your family or institution become an obstacle) — 6 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: During June of 2010,  I traveled the U.S. on an incredible coast to coast journey from Florida, to N … more →

Tags: Discipleship, Disciple, western church, Organic Church, leadership

A Simple New Year Resolution That Will Revolutionize Your Life in 2011! — 33 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: With the start of each New Year, I always find myself getting excited about the possibilities that m … more →

Tags: Jamal Jivanjee, New Year resolutions, church, Going to Church, Bride of Christ

Healthy Debate vs. Personal Attacks & Judgmentalism…what’s the difference? — 7 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: We live in an impoverished society.  No, I’m not talking about money.  We are impoverished whenever … more →

Tags: Jamal Jivanjee, Healthy Debate, Judgment, Personal attacks, public discourse

Why I Re-wrote The Last Stanza Of A Famous Hymn (no disrespect intended) — 6 comments

Jamal Jivanjee wrote 2 years ago: Have you ever had a love / hate relationship with someone or something? If you have, then you know h … more →

Tags: Come Thou Fount, Jamal Jivanjee, David Crowder Band, Passion, false humility


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