Wolfgang Simson's, Houses that Change the World, is an excellent primer on the Who... What... When... Where... Why... and How of the House Church movement. Here are a couple of quotes from Houses that Change the World:

Millions of Christians around the world are aware of an imminent reformation of global proportions. They are saying, in effect, “Church as we know it is preventing Church as God wants it.” Amazingly, many are hearing God say the very same thing to them. There is a new collective awareness of an age-old revelation, a corporate spiritual echo. . . I am convinced that it reflects a part of what the Spirit of God is saying to the church today…

The house church reflects God’s qualities and character. This community lifestyle is molded in the spirit of love, truth, forgiveness, faith, and grace. House churches are the way we love each other, forgive each other, mourn with those who mourn and laugh with those who laugh, extend and receive grace and constantly remain in touch with God’s truth and forgiveness. It is a place where all masks can fall, and we can be open to each other and still keep loving each other...

You can order this book from Amazon, or download a free draft copy at Dawn Ministries. You can also read some excerpts at Next Reformation. Also check out the Simson's 15 Theses. -- Bob

Jesus posed a question to the religious folk of his day: "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard...' 'I will not,' the son answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go... Which of the two did what his father wanted?" The answer is too obvious to miss.

The day has come to stop talking and to start doing. Its one thing to sound like your a Christian, but something all together different to live like a follower of Jesus. Bono is a challenging figure to those who are content to merely sound like Christians. He may not always sound like one, but he sure acts like one. Someone said, "I went to see Bono to find out what kind of Christian he was. I came home asking myself what kind of Christian I am." Jesus said, "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord" will enter the kingdom, but only he who does the will of my father who is in heaven." Today is Monday. It is a very good day to ask ourselves, "What kind of Christian am I going be this week?" Mere words can never adequately answer that question -- Bob