We Are Still Here, The Site’s Name Is Changing
Beginning in May Simply Ecclesia’s web address will no longer be http://simplyecclesia.com. The address will switch back to http://simplyecclesia.wordpress.com. It cost around 15 dollars a year and this is not the only site I have. I would rather spend that money on something else. Also I have neglected this site as of late.
Simply Ecclesia’s Fate?
The point of the site is to have a community of contributors. How many contributors? I don’t know, 5, 10? If you are a Christian who would like to contribute from time to time let me know. I only ask two things (no duplicate content (post must be original) and you are not legalistic).
If you are linked here make sure that your link is http://simplyecclesia.wordpress.com
Simple Church
I have taken Church history so I am aware of why we have so many denominations. Are all of these denominations necessary today? Do most denominations, if not all, cling to to0 much tradition instead of God’s Word? Do you think it is time for a new reformation but at a deeper level. The first reformation really didn’t change all that much when compared to Catholicism. It seems that every time a new denomination pops up it is more about how we do church instead of how we are the church. Shouldn’t it be more about becoming more like the man who Christ was instead of how we fall at His feet? I am not advocating not falling at His feet, I am just trying to show how we may be neglecting becoming more like the man Jesus was.
What are you thoughts?
The Simpsons
I have been watching this cartoon for 20 years now and in that time I have seen the creators poke fun at Christians but never the Creator God. I wouldn’t say they never have but from recollection I don’t recall a time when God was ridiculed by ignorance. Actually the non-follower of Jesus is made fun of somewhat also. Let’s look at both.
Ned Flanders
This is Homers next door neighbor. Ned is so very cautious to not offend the Lord. He says all the right words that always seem to ryhm when he does so. Basically Ned is the goodie goodie Christian. He looks like his life is perfect and when something bad happens to him he pretends that everything is alright. The creator Matt Groening is poking fun at Christians who think they are perfect. We are not perfect and shouldn’t act that way. When bad things happen it is okay to cry, get angry and turn to God and ask why. Don’t be a Ned… even though he is a nice guy.
Your Questions
Question: If God is good why do people starve?
Answer: Because we don’t feed them.
Question: If God is good why do people die of diseases?
Answer: Because we decided to miss the mark.
Question: If God is good then why are people lonely?
Answer: They are lonely because we don’t visit them.
Question: If God is good then why do people kill in the name of Him?
Answer: Because we don’t understand His nature.
My Question To You
My Question: Since God is good then why don’t you choose His Son?
Your Answer:
Thank You!!
I would like to say thank you to Unfinished Person and God’s girl for their contributions to Simply Ecclesia. They have decided to no longer contribute to this site but you can still catch them at their own sites. Below I will offer two links. Again thank you two for all you provided to Simply Ecclesia.
God’s Girl
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Her site is located at Passionate Pursuit Of God
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To read her contributions at Simply Ecclesia click God’s Girl’s Contributions
Unfinished Person
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His site is located at An Unfinished Person (In This Unfinished Universe)
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To read his contributions at Simply Ecclesia click Unfinished Person’s Contributions
