Show your Christian love by donating to organizations who are moving quickly into the Oklahoma City area to provide relief to the tornado victims. World Vision provides food and clean water around the world. And they are also involved in disaster relief here in the USA. The supplies they provide will target the most vulnerable children and families in the hardest hit areas, and will include emergency food kits, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, blankets, and tarps. Join me in donating … [Read more...]
About R. Brad White
R. Brad White is the Founder and President of Changing the Face of Christianity Inc. Brad is a former atheist and became an "on fire for God" Christian in 2005. In 2008, Brad became incredibly burdened by what he perceived as a Christian faith far off course, and Christians far from living the teachings of Jesus Christ. In 2010, Brad submitted to the calling to reverse these negative Christian stereotypes, by starting "Changing the Face of Christianity" (a 501c3 Texas non-profit corporation). Read more about R. Brad White
Be Like Christ-Deny Self
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What does it mean to be like Christ, or to become more like Him? Study God's word and you will find that Jesus did not pursue his own will or pleasures. He was devoted to doing the work of God the father in spite of the consequences from the men of his day. And so to become more like Jesus Christ, we must do the same. We must seek to understand and do God's will in this life, in spite of what it might cost us. This is easy to say, but harder to do. Yet, when we became Christians, that was the … [Read more...]
Do You Seek Gods Will?
May 10, 2013 By 2 Comments
Do you suffer like Jesus did? I don't mean have you been crucified, but how have you respond to suffering in your life? 1 Peter 4:12-16 says we should expect and rejoice in suffering, "12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with … [Read more...]
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype: Excerpt 4
May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. In 2010’, my organization created a “Christianity Quiz” which can be taken at www.ChristianityQuiz.com. It’s a 10 question self-assessment which intends to gauge how well a given Christian lives the teaching of Jesus Christ. It’s not like a … [Read more...]
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype – Excerpt 3
April 24, 2013 By 2 Comments
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. In a previous book excerpt I listed some words that my last Christian audience shouted out in response to the word “Christian”. Here are some of the other words that have come up when polling people of all faiths and … [Read more...]
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype – Excerpt 1
April 17, 2013 By 2 Comments
Chapter 03: Introduction to the Current Christian Stereotype I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. When I talk with various groups about Christianity and reversing negative Christian stereotypes, I always begin by listening. I like to learn what my audience thinks. In other words, before telling people what I’ve discovered about the Christian stereotype, … [Read more...]
Humility and Lone-Ranger Christians
February 27, 2013 By 10 Comments
I’m reading Romans and am continually blown away by it. What an amazing book. I’ve read Romans before, but something is clearer this time. Its teachings are profound and challenging, and so relevant to all believers. Romans 12:3-8 is important as we consider how Christians should engage in fellowship with one another and serve one another. Let’s hear from Romans 12:3-8,“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 6
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. Let’s end this chapter 2 book excerpt with this crucial reminder. Stereotypes CAN be changed, through one-on-one personal experiences when those experiences defy the stereotype.Even the most extremely deep-rooted stereotypes are malleable over time. We simply must keep our minds open, … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 5
February 6, 2013 By 2 Comments
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. I mentioned in Chapter 1 about the experience I had driving through a black neighborhood with my grandmother. This is a perfect case in point. I was informally taught through family and culture that “blacks” weren’t to be trusted. They had a negative stereotype.Thankfully, I was a … [Read more...]
Do Christians ABUSE Prayer?
January 27, 2013 By 11 Comments
I have a problem with and a growing concern about how I see Christians pray. I've seen myself and others fall into some bad praying habits....that I label as "Prayer Abuse".So, what types of prayers are an abuse of the God pleasing practice of praying to Him? The Answer: Prayers intended for and directed AT those around you, instead of prayers TO God. I'm talking about prayers intended to teach someone a lesson instead of prayers TO God. Let me paint a picture of what I'm talking about. As I … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 4
January 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published.I’m going to repeat something I mentioned earlier. Stereotypes CAN change over time. Stereotypes are impacted daily by people who reinforce the stereotype or who often unconsciously work to shape it in a different direction.So, here is what I believe about stereotypes and the nature of … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 3
January 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published.Stereotypes are changed one person at a time, through direct personal experience, when that experience is different than the stereotype you are familiar with.When you meet someone within a particular group, you subconsciously compare them to the image you have. Everyone you meet either … [Read more...]
What’s Your SPIRITUAL New Year’s Resolution
January 2, 2013 By 8 Comments
People often make new year's resolutions. We resolve to workout more, lose weight, eat healthier, argue less, be better friends, etc... But what about our faith and spirituality? What about a resolution to seek and know God better? What about a resolution to finally READ and STUDY God's word? What about a resolution to help reverse negative Christian stereotypes? Anyway, we would love to hear what your SPIRITUAL new year's resolutions are this year. … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 2
December 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. Stereotypes CAN change over time. Stereotypes are impacted daily by people who reinforce the stereotype or who often unconsciously work to shape it in a different direction. For example, you may have a view of homosexuals that looks like … [Read more...]
Chapter 02: How Are Stereotypes Changed? – Excerpt 1
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chapter 02: How are Stereotypes Changed? I’ve started writing a book about Changing the Face of Christianity. I’ll post excerpts here as I go in order to get your feedback before the book is published. Here is the peculiar thing about stereotypes. Stereotypes evolve. They are fluid-like a slow moving mud slide or lava flow. Ironically, although a stereotype is an attempt to label a group of people into a nice little box, a stereotype itself isn’t something you can precisely define … [Read more...]
