Category Archives: Religion

It’s not you, it’s me.

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Paul James

If I can be honest (and I believe I can be), my biggest struggle last year and currently is finding a church. I have moved past the point of frustration, through apathy and I’m now to the point of desperation. … Continue reading →

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I Repent…

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Paul James

We sang this in church yesterday: I Repent Derek Webb I repent, I repent, of my pursuit of America’s dream I repent, I repent of living like I deserve anything of my house, my fence, my kids, my wife in … Continue reading →

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Labels

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Paul James

I’ve had a fairly interesting denominational journey — lots of labels have been assigned by myself and by others, none of which really helped me understand my faith.  If I label myself as a Christian, does that make me a … Continue reading →

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Knowing My Role

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Paul James

“A religious mentality, characterized by timidity and lack of moral courage has given us today a flabby Christianity, intellectually impoverished, dull, repetitious, and to a great many persons, just plain boresome.  This is peddled as the very faith of our … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Church and Worship

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Paul James

Because I can’t seem to stop talking about it.  I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve had some thoughts running around in my head lately regarding church and worship.  This is me expanding on those thoughts. If you travel … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Youth Ministry

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Paul James

I came across this while looking at resources online regarding youth ministry: “Youth ministry is best lived out in a relational model, where youth ministry staff persons and other mentors build relationships with youth that point to Jesus Christ.  Youth … Continue reading →

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