Archive for 'Challenging Status Quo'
Does The Gospel Provoke You!
Posted on 03. Apr, 2012 by Martin Schmaltz.
Does the Gospel provoke you? Does it stir, challenge, anger or stimulate to action?
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Religious Tradition ~ An Illusionary Stronghold
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Martin Schmaltz.
In our previous post we brought up the idea of the illusions of strongholds and their limiting affects in our lives. Our perception of the situations create for us our personal realities and thus our actions or lack there of. In regards to our spiritual lives and being the body of Christ (church) there are [...]
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The Illusion of Our Thoughts
Posted on 28. Feb, 2012 by Martin Schmaltz.
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Have you ever thought about thinking? Kind of a funny question I guess. But think for a minute about the power of thoughts. They are creative: every new invention started with a thought. They can [...]
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Labels: A Love Hate Relation
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
I have issues with labels. On one hand I love’m, then on the other hand they so irritate me. I like labels that tell me what is in a container: this allows me to effectively use what is in the container. Imagine, you need sugar for you coffee and the white granular stuff you grab [...]
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Missing the forest because of the tree? – The Gospel Context
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Last week I picked up the book Unchristian (again). I have had this book for about a year and half, started the first chapter, but never got passed it. Now it is one of the most inspiring books I have read in awhile – probably because the author agrees with me in so many areas! [...]
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Restoring The Apostolic Church
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
There is a longing in the hearts of spiritual leaders for the restoration of a true apostolic church, one that demonstrates the power of the Kingdom. To achieve this, the first step is to identify what might be standing in our way. Read on for an idea.
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Restoring The Apostolic Church
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Many pastors and leaders today realize that the church appears to be lacking power. They know something is wrong and they are frustrated. They look to do something, by grasping the latest church growth program, big name evangelist or that one special conference. Yet they find these only bring temporary results. Is there something deeper that is causing the church to be powerless?
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The Captivity Of Religious Thought
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Thoughts are powerful things: they can be liberating and empowering, or limiting and demoralizing. A common story told regarding the captivating power of thoughts is that of the training of elephants. As it goes, young elephants are taken and using heavy chains are tethered to stakes driven deep into the ground. The young elephant continually [...]
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Church Leaders: What Are We Building?
Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Why is one the biggest problem of the church today retention? I have heard of wonderful evangelistic events that have resulted in many being born again: yet a short time later, these people cannot be found. To me, this is a problem. Maybe it has to do with what we are building?
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Are Church Programs Hindering Church Growth?
Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Modern, North American church growth seems to focus on various programs. The church calendar is filled with special events designed to motivate members to invite those around them. Yet for all the energy and resources that go into these programs: do they actually help? Or maybe they have a greater limiting effect? One of the [...]
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The Death Of A Church
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
While waiting at Starbucks this morning, I was sitting in contemplation of what makes a ministry or church remarkable. I may have more to say about that in a few days. However, that is not the point of this note. Thinking of remarkable, i thought of engaging so I did a quick Google of engaging [...]
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