Welcome!
We love you, and are glad you've stopped by!
Our heart is helping people thrive and flourish in their lives, body soul & spirit with a focus on the spirtual. We may still use "chritianese" language, but we are real people who support and encourage you to think critically, be yourself, be real and stay free to come and go as you please. God gave you a brain, and you are licensed and ordained to use it.
We work with and support those who are recovering from abuse in fundamentalist and legalistic religious circumstances and who also are sorting through religious belief related issues in an effort to retain their faith. We love and believe in God, and we also know that there are many places that say the same but not everyone does what they claim.
It is right for you to want to sort through what you believe and why in an encouraging environment*. That being said, it is possible to have a solid faith in God, ethics and morals that respect and honor God others and yourself. You can do this without prejudice or pretense.
It can be confusing when those who say they represent God are perpetrators of coercion, manipulation, spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional and financial abuse. That is not the case of all religious people, but it is way more prevalent that people like to admit. That is why the conversation about this issue needs to happen and why open dialogue in a safe atmosphere is necessary.
We are your equals, and we're glad to share the road with you, and perhaps help as you continue to look to Jesus as your source of love, life, purpose and ministry! We are not your "answer,"
We encourage you in what God's leading you to do, in an environment of love, care and respect and honor. We still speak churchy language here, and it has its place, but please don't let it put you off if you have a different background or experience.
We welcome those who want to explore this type of life and we don't reject you if you've been hurt by religious abuse or prejudice. This is a good place to explore how your faith and beliefs interact with real life, no matter where or whether you physically go to a building and have church there, too.
You are welcome to join with us, or join us as part of the larger body of Christ while you participate in other local churches, one on one meetings, or gatherings and activities in the body of Christ, whether that be in person, by phone or through electronic and print media.
Please come and go as it fits for you. In fact, we encourage you to fellowship with other people in your geographical area, via in person gatherings, with others who believe Jesus Christ.
We believe every human being is of value and worth. We also believe that God gave you a brain and you are licensed and ordained to use it. It is okay to think critically and examine what you learn here or elsewhere.
It is beneficial to have a broad base of relationships where you can be encouraged and encourage others, each benefitting from the other's experience and knowledge.
2018 UPDATES:
Please note that the section on Abuse (relationship & spiritual) has been updated and reopened as of 1/14. This is located under the"TRAINING" dropdown menu under the "Abuse" submenu.
We are transitioning our newsletter, and signup will be available again soon. Please check back for more.
Our heart is helping people thrive and flourish in their lives, body soul & spirit with a focus on the spirtual. We may still use "chritianese" language, but we are real people who support and encourage you to think critically, be yourself, be real and stay free to come and go as you please. God gave you a brain, and you are licensed and ordained to use it.
We work with and support those who are recovering from abuse in fundamentalist and legalistic religious circumstances and who also are sorting through religious belief related issues in an effort to retain their faith. We love and believe in God, and we also know that there are many places that say the same but not everyone does what they claim.
It is right for you to want to sort through what you believe and why in an encouraging environment*. That being said, it is possible to have a solid faith in God, ethics and morals that respect and honor God others and yourself. You can do this without prejudice or pretense.
It can be confusing when those who say they represent God are perpetrators of coercion, manipulation, spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional and financial abuse. That is not the case of all religious people, but it is way more prevalent that people like to admit. That is why the conversation about this issue needs to happen and why open dialogue in a safe atmosphere is necessary.
We are your equals, and we're glad to share the road with you, and perhaps help as you continue to look to Jesus as your source of love, life, purpose and ministry! We are not your "answer,"
We encourage you in what God's leading you to do, in an environment of love, care and respect and honor. We still speak churchy language here, and it has its place, but please don't let it put you off if you have a different background or experience.
We welcome those who want to explore this type of life and we don't reject you if you've been hurt by religious abuse or prejudice. This is a good place to explore how your faith and beliefs interact with real life, no matter where or whether you physically go to a building and have church there, too.
You are welcome to join with us, or join us as part of the larger body of Christ while you participate in other local churches, one on one meetings, or gatherings and activities in the body of Christ, whether that be in person, by phone or through electronic and print media.
Please come and go as it fits for you. In fact, we encourage you to fellowship with other people in your geographical area, via in person gatherings, with others who believe Jesus Christ.
We believe every human being is of value and worth. We also believe that God gave you a brain and you are licensed and ordained to use it. It is okay to think critically and examine what you learn here or elsewhere.
It is beneficial to have a broad base of relationships where you can be encouraged and encourage others, each benefitting from the other's experience and knowledge.
2018 UPDATES:
Please note that the section on Abuse (relationship & spiritual) has been updated and reopened as of 1/14. This is located under the"TRAINING" dropdown menu under the "Abuse" submenu.
We are transitioning our newsletter, and signup will be available again soon. Please check back for more.
God provides healing, and ministry for spirit, soul & body. Our emphasis is on the spiritual, but you can't neglect good sleep and drinking water and basics of self care and expect to thrive spiritually.
We regularly interact with believers of many different denominations and it is our heart to encourage unity without error and without a religious spirit... and this means that you may find something on this site that is "outside of the box", and so we encourage you to research things that challenge you.
Look to God and His love. Don't sweat the small stuff in terms of stressing about something where someone is not 100% on point. Each of us has something to offer. We are all needed. You are also welcome to roam the site, enjoy, ask questions and connect with us. We hope to be dropping some of our religious language and to be more accessible to you from a place of real love and care.
If you are looking to renew your relationship with God, from a Christian perspective, or take time out to reflect upon the gifts of God, the print version titled GIFTS FROM GOD was released a few years ago. It is available in print now. The Amazon Kindle, version has also been released. Please check back for more good news.
Jesus taught, healed and ministered. We don't just do 'intellectual' teaching here, meaning that most teaching has ministry as that is what Jesus did and told us to do. We see lives changed as people continue with God and remain in relationship with Him.
We regularly interact with believers of many different denominations and it is our heart to encourage unity without error and without a religious spirit... and this means that you may find something on this site that is "outside of the box", and so we encourage you to research things that challenge you.
Look to God and His love. Don't sweat the small stuff in terms of stressing about something where someone is not 100% on point. Each of us has something to offer. We are all needed. You are also welcome to roam the site, enjoy, ask questions and connect with us. We hope to be dropping some of our religious language and to be more accessible to you from a place of real love and care.
If you are looking to renew your relationship with God, from a Christian perspective, or take time out to reflect upon the gifts of God, the print version titled GIFTS FROM GOD was released a few years ago. It is available in print now. The Amazon Kindle, version has also been released. Please check back for more good news.
Jesus taught, healed and ministered. We don't just do 'intellectual' teaching here, meaning that most teaching has ministry as that is what Jesus did and told us to do. We see lives changed as people continue with God and remain in relationship with Him.
LIVE Church - via online or phone conference system -- will resume in the Winter of 2019
