DestinationGod.com is an exploration of topics relevant to the Practice of Vintage Faith. No knee-jerk, reactionary stuff here. Just honest descriptions and opinions of matters pertaining to faith, doctrine, and authentic Christianity. Plus the occasional personal note.
You will also find four or five distinct ideas for Christian ministries. These can be stand-alone or, if taken together, could form the foundation of a whole-church program.
Featured Stuff on Destination God
I AM AN AMERICAN
I am an American. I embrace our heritage. I honor our past. I am optimistic of our future. I respect the United States Constitution as the only and supreme law of our land. I am an American.
I am an American. Regardless of my cultural ancestry, I am not hyphenated. Regardless of the failings of our forefathers, I am not guilty. Regardless of the success of my peers, I am not envious. I am an American.
I am an American. I am free to offer my opinion. I am free to protect myself and my family. I am free to practice my religion. I am free to associate with whomever I choose. I take responsibility for those freedoms and associations. I am an American.
I am an American. And I vote. I will expect those who desire my vote to earn my vote. You earn my vote not by paying me off with the tax money of others, but by your self-less actions in service to our country.
I recently heard a well-known celebrity talking about God, Jesus, and religion. This person's belief was being challenged by someone who believed Jesus to be the only way to salvation. The celebrity kept repeating the "there couldn't be only one way". She was incredulous at the suggestion that there wasn't more than one way to reach "what you refer to as God".
This same person also says that her current religious beliefs (but she refuses to use the word belief) were formed years ago after hearing a preacher in her church refer to God as "jealous". She said she was offended at the idea that God could be jealous.
That started me thinking. Exactly what is wrong with the idea that God could be jealous?
Looking for a good home missions project to support? I may have just the thing.
Way out in South Dakota, just a little outside of Hot Springs, there is a piece of property on the top and sides of a mountain in the Black Hills that is being developed as a primitive Christian campground. And I do mean primitive. The kind of place that would make great practice for those called to third-world missions.
According to the current plans, the camp will build windmills to generate basic electricity. Use solar panels for water heating. Collect rainwater in cisterns for all the necessary uses. Raise chickens, goats, etc.
Structures at the camp will be built in what is known as "stackwood" construction. Small logs, about 18 inches long, are laid long-wise in mortar, so that what you see is the round ends, not the long sides. And this construction can be performed by "ordinary folks". Read the rest of this article
OUR PURPOSE
Destination God believes the Bible to be what it claims to be, lives to make a positive impact on the culture, does not compromise for the sake of relevance or acceptance, practices and defends Biblical doctrine, and values compassion over political or religious dogma
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GENERAL CONTENT Free Stuff is a simple presentation of the Gospel, complete with a training course in the Christian life. Current Blog is just that, a current article about any manner of topics. Generally something that does not fit in with the topics of the other pages.
Although Karen's hand and voice are in almost everything written on Destination God, the articles on Karen's Page are written and conceived of by her.
A Vintage Foundation is a discussion of the major Bible Doctrines. A discussion of each doctrine follows a brief historical perspective, and is supported with a selection of relevant scriptures. This is by all means not exhaustive. But it is the foundations upon which Destination God is built.
The page Destination God will continue to expound on the vision God gave us for a future ministry to emerging generations.
Who Is God? is an 8-part survey of God through His Hebrew names.
Who is Jesus? is a description of Jesus as found in the Gospel of John. This multi-part look at Christ is based on a Bible study we wrote and taught last year.
What is the secret to a great marriage? On We Do we will discuss our marriage, and the things God has taught us. We do not know it all. Nonetheless, God has been good to us to help us in a variety of ways. And we do not believe God teaches one person or couple a lesson, or blesses them in some way, simply for them to keep it to themselves. So we want to pass along what we have heard.
Something you might want to keep up with is The King's Guide. This multi-part tale is practical theology with a medieval twist. Fanciful language, simple message.
The Place To Be is a discussion of topics related to church growth and planting. There is also information related to engaging our services for church consultation.
On A Blast From The Past you will find a previous blog entry, reissued here for your enjoyment, plus an archive of all previous blog entries.
Again, welcome to Destination God. We hope you find it informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking. We're glad you're here.