First Sinner's Church Meeting!!

So I was talking with God the other day...yeah that freaks me out too, but allow me to explain...I used to think people were insane when they said they talked to God. I mean...I've never heard Him speak to me directly...but over the past few months I have found that I am able to speak to Him.

It's much different than prayer. I view prayer as me paying homage and reverence to my Lord. My talks with Him are very much like talking to anyone else. Kinda laid back and just talking through some things...meditating a little...working through one or two things that are heavy on my heart and mind. Every time I have done this, I have been answered in some fashion. I'm sure some people might dismiss this as coincidence, but my OCD over odds and statistics tells me otherwise...lol.

Anyway...I'm talking with God the other day and discussing Sinner's Church. I basically said "You know Lord...this Sinner's Church thing is weighing heavy on me. I think it's time has come, but I'm unclear on the when, what, how, and where of it all. I know that no matter what, you're going to make it a success and unable to fail, but..."

I just stopped as those final words sank in. Of course then I started laughing at the craziness of it all. I mean...if I truly believe that (and I do) then what's stopping me? It was like God saying "Ummm...hello. Get off your tail and either get busy living or get busy dying boy!"

SO...We are having the first meeting at 7pm on Thursday, Oct. 22nd at a friends house in Tifton. The address is 126 Donaldson Ave (near ABAC sorta). Melana Chaney has been gracious enough to allow us to use her home!! Quite the blessing.

Now...I have had MANY conversations about Sinner's Church over the past few months and as Korey said, this thing has sort of already begun...but I want to make a couple things clear:

1 - Sinner's Church is for everyone!! Christians, Hindu's, Atheists, Agnostics, and Muslims!! Criminals and Law Enforcement Officers!! Drug dealers, drug users, drunks, AA members, and tee-totalers!! Wealthy and poor!! Democrats, Republicans, and Anarchists!! Gays, Lesbians, and Breeders!! EVERYONE!! We are all equal in God's eyes and Jesus' love!!

2 - Sinner's Church will house MANY people with MANY different views. All are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions!! My personal views are vastly different than mainstream Christianity in some areas and I understand that a lot of people do not agree...that's okay!! It's not about pushing people into a predetermined mindset. It's about free expression of ideas. We all have something to learn from one another!!

The first study will be on The Parable of the Lost Sheep: Matthew 18:10-14 and Luke 15:3-7.

Read it if you like or just come enjoy the story. I'll have a print out for everyone regardless. So...no study requirements!! Just the way I like it!! Ha!

I look forward to seeing everyone on the 22nd!! It's my sincere hope that we can bring together a group of people that are eager to learn, share, and spread the crazy love that Jesus taught!!

Love your neighbor as yourself!!