Communal Living Often Has A Strong Social Justice Emphasis A Strong Social Justice emphasis was the case in most communities that I have experienced. It is also the basis of the message that started me writing this. The basic premise is that the Scriptures are full of references requiring us as Christians to look after the poor and the widows etc. It is a convincing argument. Taken up by many a … [Read more...]
Church Community: If Yours Was So Well Off No One Had Needs
What if your church community was so well off that everybody in the congregation had no needs? What if: If everybody looked out for each other and anybody who was in need had their needs met? From within the congregation? The financial situation within a church congregation was so stable that there was plenty to give to missions. As well as philanthropic endeavours. All done with a … [Read more...]