Denominations Stories

This book is to show the Christian life, the stances, and what it's like to be Christian. It isn't the boring life, like people may think, and we as Christians, still have daily fun. :)

In the fear gripped,war torn,hopeless,dark streets of Iran is a blooming flower full of hope,desire,fearlessness and love.Will their love break all the barriers and still survive? Or will it give in to the wrath of their enemies?

A new documentary came out on Amazon Prime Video a few days ago called "Shiny Happy People". It talks about the IBLP (institute in basic life principles), which is a very strict denomination that's fairly related to the IFB (independent fundamental baptist) crowd in which I've grown up in. These denominations may look great and put together on the outside, but so much more lies beyond the surface. I wanted to share my personal experience with it after seeing so many stories of other people coming out to share about their own. Maybe mine will help give insight on what it was like or it might offer comfort to those who have been in the same boat.

This is a journal-like, subjective account of my experiences in the Church, mostly of the charismatic branch and the hurt caused by it. These entries are full of pain, but also an undercurrent of hope. Verging on deconstructionism, life crises, and thoughts of leaving the church environment entirely, this is ultimately a message of redemption, of new life, and the sentiment that beauty and light can be scooped from the ashes of pain and betrayal. This undercurrent of hope is this: that Christ is really enough, and not only that, but only He is enough.

A biblical approach to the controversial subject of speaking in tongues. Another excellent work of Ionel Plesa translated in English by Dianne Bailey.