The Church in Foreclosure, 2020
This afternoon my latest book, “A Catalyst for Change” went public and my new website was introduced, http://www.johnthecatalyst.com. ...
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Brandon Billings
May 25, 20203 min read
Jonah, Ruth and My Personal Journey
It has been a while since I have felt compelled to write in length beyond my brief morning Facebook posts. Frankly, I have been too...
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Brandon Billings
Apr 23, 20173 min read
Astonishment
Most of my mornings begin with an earlier than expected awakening; this morning around 3:00. When I slip into my bedroom shoes, Coach...
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Brandon Billings
Mar 7, 20173 min read
The Spirit of Sampson
Twice this morning I have sat down at my workstation to capture a moment of closure. Ironically it has been exactly 30 years since we...
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Brandon Billings
Dec 1, 20164 min read
Philosophy – Alignment and the Rationale for My Distance
The original meaning of the word philosophy comes from the Greek roots philo- meaning “love” and -sophos, or “wisdom.” Philosophy...
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Brandon Billings
Nov 30, 20163 min read
The Fabric of Religion – Self Justification
The first wakeup call came in December of 2008, with a sense of gut, if not an actual voice: “My Church is in Foreclosure.” Following a...
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Brandon Billings
Nov 28, 20163 min read
New Life and True Intimacy
As my wife and I were discussion just yesterday, everyone has a faith journey and a story needing to be told, but unfortunately few write...
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Brandon Billings
Oct 13, 20163 min read
Zeal without Knowledge
I am quite certain after this election, both in NC and at the national level, this sovereign sorting (so it feels) will afford us the...
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Brandon Billings
Dec 24, 20152 min read
Bethlehem, The House of Bread
I couldn’t help but rejoice this morning as I read Luke’s story surrounding the birth of Jesus. In his letter to Theophilus, Luke’s...
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Brandon Billings
Jul 27, 20153 min read
Recent Guest Column Journal West
I’ll have to admit, reading that a Hindu Temple was coming to Clemmons was a bit of a culture shock. However, the announcement did...
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Brandon Billings
Jul 17, 20153 min read
Feeling Uneasy
I awoke quite early this morning, stirred perhaps with what lies before my grandson, at least relative to my own life experience. Not...
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Brandon Billings
Jun 14, 20151 min read
Spiritual Value & Community
I am amazed at the layered truths within the Word of God. This mysterious book is so easily read only for its ancient narrative. ...
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Brandon Billings
Jun 13, 20154 min read
Reflections on Words from 2009
“More than 800,000 properties received foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2009. This is the highest number in history and is...
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Brandon Billings
Apr 24, 20153 min read
The Gift of Alone-ness
This morning began early as I awoke even before 4:00. Early morning restlessness is not uncommon among the elderly and is often shaken...
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Brandon Billings
Apr 4, 20157 min read
The Scapegoat
Maybe it is the Easter season that has me thinking. As a Christian, I celebrate both the Passover with the Jewish Community and the...
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Brandon Billings
Mar 11, 20153 min read
That None Perish
My journey through the text of scriptures now has me in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Somehow expanding on the title beyond...
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Brandon Billings
Mar 1, 20152 min read
Bible Basics
This morning was one of those times when I felt more nostalgia than revelation, yet seemed encouraged to write. As I continued my read...
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Brandon Billings
Feb 25, 20153 min read
Absurdity
“On that day you will realize that I am in the Father and you are in me, and I am in you.” –Jesus (John14:20 NIV). I could not help but...
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Brandon Billings
Feb 22, 20152 min read
Prophet or Prodigal
Reading through the New Testament, internalizing the possibilities of one becoming like Jesus, which is no less than the Pauline Epistles...
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Brandon Billings
Feb 21, 20152 min read
The Baby and the Wash
I am always amazed at the diverse opinion and the easily aroused passion among those in the Christian faith, particularly when it comes...
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