vision revisited

Vision statement Take 5 min to describe your vision for how those of us who are trying to live lives focused on the kingdom could better work together to see the kingdom advanced.

Our vision for Kingdom minded Christians working better together is, Living communally :
  One of our biggest encouragements for living communally is Jesus living communally with His apostles; and the apostle’s testimony of living communally after Jesus resurrection.
  Jesus probably had very good reasons for living closely with the brothers and we can see many benefits as well.

Now living communally can be described a number of different ways. However, the closer the body is one to another the faster things can get done.
  But, not so close to where family lines are blurred and brothers cannot be the head of their own households.
   One practical example would be to share a large piece of land just outside a bigger city, with individual dwellings and possibly some communal structures.
   A good addition to that should be to rent a house inside that nearby big city to use as a hub for inner city ministry. This house should be fully supported by the community as their main outlet for the community’s inner city missions.

  We have experienced manifold blessings in living very close to one another here on Zion Road even when our living situations have not been ideal.
   Some ways to how living communally can help further the Kingdom of God.

  Living communally can further the kingdom of God in many ways both physically and spiritually. For example: Physically Sharing resources that is ( tools ,vehicles, food, experience, like sisters helping sisters sew, brothers helping brothers build and work, splitting the cost of living and gas for witnessing ). We can spend less time working for physical needs and more time working for the kingdom in our lives and in others.

  Spiritually We can practically carry out and be more accountable to the commandments of Jesus like loving each other, dying to ourselves daily, and giving to one another.

   We can meet more frequently to pray and study the Word of God.

     This proximity allows brothers to encourage and edify one another face to face on a daily basis. And this we believe will help Kingdom minded Christians further the Kingdom of God.

  We should always be willing to connect with those who accept and live out the doctrine of Christ. Lest we become un-Christ-like. While at the same time most of our energy will be poured into our local fellowship.

  Just as the church at Ephesus was connected to the church in Corinth, we yearn for the body of Christ to be free from pride and a overbearing emphasis on the opinions of men.That the Spirit of truth and humility would shine like a city on a hill and turn the world upside down.

Welcome to the battle

We are Blessed to see br. Daniel giving his life to christ. The cost is everthing and the rewards are eternal. May the spirit keep this brother walking in the light , and newness of life. We are hoping to see more souls this summer making the commitment, and partaking in the hope of reconciliation. However the laborers are few and the narrow road which leads to life is steep and hard to travel. Count the cost for what does it profit a man if he gains the  whole world yet loses his own soul ? Isnt it worth forsaking our short time on earth to live for God  and others ? Isnt it a blessing to stand by Yeshua and suffer reproach with him then to be esteemed by mortal men ? If you witnessed the crucifixion and Yeshua looked down, and he beckoned you to come up on the cross, would you not gladly? let us suffer with him that we may also reign with him !

Life on the road.

One day at a time. We never really know for sure what the day may bring forth. We wake up we pray we set out. Often times its very predictable, long stretches of highway with wind and sun.  We should be in oregon by the weekend and we look forward to seeing the brothers there. Br. Burton is just about to cross the country with his family so lets all remember to pray for him. A host of inspiring thoughts have crossed my mind these days, one id like to share if I may is. The birds that live in cages are well fed and taken care of, however they lack their freedom. While the birds who are free have a harder life style but again they are free to fly and be led by the wind. I often wounder what type of lifestyle the master truly wants us to live. I can see the stable home good for a family and children. And I can see the day to day travels good for a mans soul and his faith. Is it to radical of an idea to somehow balence the two together ?

Zion road.

So it looks like the time to move has come. We have been here around 2 years now.  This place has been a huge blessing! My 2 children learned to walk in this house along with mercy salthouse, and possiably joseph.  2 children were born on zion road and We have experienced many edifying gatherings and times with brothers and sisters. This place will be remembered for years to come no doubt! We look forward to a cross country trip filled with preaching and visiting friends both new and old. We have spent so much time preparing to move that we are eager to get back on the streets and share the good news . Thanks to all our friends in north carolina for your support . This blog will continue because we are all moving together, together on zion's road.

Road trip

Yesterday we took a road trip to the bob dylan show to witness. It was a blessing in a number of ways. Seems like we got the dates mixed up so we ended up just preaching downtown asheville. Sorry for those who look at this blog, we have been taking a break and working alot on moving. I must confess I have been like martha and need to get back to mary.