Author: Not Church As Usual
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Breaking the Silence
Breaking the Silence First, I want to apologize to anyone who followed my blog. I know that it has been a while since I posted anything. While I enjoyed reviewing Christian content and doing Greenleaf Reviews, I was failing at doing the things that God assigned me to do. I needed to re-evaluate the initial […]
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Greenleaf: Season 2 Episode 1 – A House Divided
This was a great season premiere. This episode cleverly reveals varying levels of complexity for each character. We begin to learn the source of long-standing resentments. We bear witness to the aftermath of every explosive revelations. Our suspicions are confirmed as more secrets are unraveled. Each member of the Greenleaf family is forced to process […]
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Product Review: Rose Guide to Discipleship
The Rose Guide to Discipleship offers a clear and narrow direction on building upon one’s life as a Christian. It present an honest representation of how to pursue God and living as a one of His followers. Within the 286 pages (not including the appendix), author Lee Woods touches upon 30 topics ranging from faith […]
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Product Review: Self-Guided Tour of the Bible by Christopher D. Hudson
When we desire to have a closer relationship with God, the best way to do so is through the practice of spiritual disciplines. The practice of spiritual disciplines helps us grow in the knowledge of God, his teachings, and how to live life, pleasing in His sight. It is through studying God’s Word that we […]
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Greenleaf: S1 E11 – “Men Like Trees Walking” Synopsis
It is one month later after the second shooting. Calvary Fellowship World Ministries is hemorrhaging parishioners and money profusely. Bishop Greenleaf is uncharacteristically delivering an underwhelming sermon as people leave in the midst of it. After the service, Bishop looks frail as he sits in his chair on the pulpit laboring to breath and hands trembling. Deacon […]
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Greenleaf: S1 E6 – “Good Morning, Calvary!” Synopsis
Grace started a support group for victims of sexual abuse called Sisters of Tamar. One group participant, Stacy, shares her testimony but Grace will soon learn that Stacy is still in a cycle of abuse with her husband. Grace attempts to help Stacy and her two daughters by identifying available shelter and encouraging Stacy. Stacy […]