Cross Community Church – Pastor’s Blog

It is such a fight in the, American Church to live the life of a Disciple. To be a Christ Follower, and just to take the obvious words of Jesus and take them literally and live them out. The American Church has tried to mix itself with the American Dream! In the church today many, if not all, of us battle with living a life that is self gratifying, self indulgent, and comfortable. We want to say that we are following Christ, but truly, Christ would scarcely walk into some of the places, thoughts and emotions that we do. I’m not saying that I roll out of bed rip raring and ready to sacrifice and give myself totally away. But I want to, want too! I am working this whole pursuit of Christ, and devoted follower, right along with you!

So let’s go together! Ready!

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A disciple is a follower of Christ who reflects the image of God by finding their identity in Jesus and expressing that identity through worship to God, community to the body of Christ, and mission to the world.

The very first time the phrase Christian was used, it was used in a very negative sense. In fact, the very first time that it was used was in the First Century in Antioch by pagans, who were making fun of those who were Christ Followers. They called them Christianos, which is the term for Christ ones, or little Christs. They would make fun of those who were Christ followers. Instead of saying miny me’s, they were saying they were miny him’s. They want to be like Jesus, and the term Christian started out as a derogatory term.

The term Christian started off with a negative connotation and has continued to negatively impact our society. I believe that if we would operate as true disciples the responses of others would be different.

In what ways has the term Christian had a negative connotation? Do some research and reply back to me.

God Bless you this week as you strive to follow Christ with all your heart, soul, mind and strength!

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What do you think of when you here the word “Christian”? I’m contemplating the true meaning of being one who follows Christ. So much to work through, but my desire is that I live worthy of His calling. I hope each one of you will contemplate with me the true meaning of following Christ as well as living worthy of the call that Christ has placed upon your life. If you get a chance this week ask some of your co-workers, friends, family that do not follow Christ… “What they think of when they hear the word “Christian” I think you’ll be surprised, then give me some feedback on their responses. We’ll talk more about disciple later!

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I am overwhelmed by a relentless God! His Grace, His Mercy, His Favor, His Love is truly Awesome. I hope today, tomorrow and throughout this week that we experience, this Relentless God. He never leaves or forsakes us, nor does He stop pursuing us. Give the Lord opportunity in your life this week to do something great! James 4:8 says…”Draw close to God and He will draw close to you!” It’s an Intentional Choice!

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Watch this space for blog postings by Pastor Donnie Lackey!

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