Urban Reformation

Last evening we had an awesome experience I thought I would share, it was simple, yet profound.  We were invited over to a friend’s home from church.  We enjoyed company and food, and the idea was a “dirty Santa” type of game where we had fun and stole each other’s presents, all the things we [...]

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Last evening I witnessed what I believe to be one of the rarest forms of God’s Grace in someone’s life, someone’s pride sacrificed at the alter of public confession.  Some who read may know him, some may have been there, however it was a moment of great honesty in our congregation.  Something that we had [...]

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This is Jen Foster in Michigan, we receive their updates and are often blessed by their articulation of everyday life in light of the gospel.  It was a good devotional mediation after the election depression.
Amy Carmichael: “If there were less of what seems like ease in our lives they would tell more for Christ and [...]

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It was just a few weeks ago that we were welcoming the first set of Hallam’s to the Hood.  Today, with the help of the FCC Youth and many others Kevin and Jennifer were moved by the people who have pitched in to help them.  It is amazing to see the Grace of God so [...]

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This years Memorial Day Fish fry was a smashing success, it was a little muggy out Monday but a wonderful day to eat fish and fellowship. There were both Rock and FCC attenders this year and some cherished friends as well. This first picture is Richard & next to him is Aaron or [...]

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A couple of years ago John Piper came out with this book Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry . This is a collection of 30 articles that Piper had written to church leaders. He talks of insulated & Isolated American Christianity. He speaks of American’s waking [...]

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I have a love, but skepticism sometimes about Mark Driscoll however in recent times Mark has been approached by John Piper and Mark has repented of a lot of his old ways.
I am not always on board with all of this methods however I think he’s preaching right near where my heart is in the [...]

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Sharing Christ this weekend has been a heart cry wake up call in my own life, I am excited about the gospel being proclaimed on Independence Avenue and in the city! I am also equally excited that another group from our church FCC is sharing Christ in the city market.
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Expository message giving an example of Christians moving back into a city. The videos are about 10 minutes a piece.
I’m not big on the new phraseology of “Missional” however I am seeing its point. It’s difficult to scale the language barrier as I can see that some words are modifying and changing to [...]

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The social and moral decline of America makes itself more apparent all the time, yet so many are unable to see clearly. Fighting and violence have become a habitual seen to see on Television, even in homes, and therapy sessions which deal with constantly fixing the exterior symptoms verses the heart of the issues have [...]

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