Until we stop using narcissistic labels like “ultimate,” “grand,” “deeper,” “insurgent,” “radical” and “beyond” to describe our faith …

And learn to walk humbly with God and others …

We’re not much good for His Kingdom …

Or anything else …

Including real ekklesia and functional local community as taught in the New Testament.

After fifty years, I’ve yet to see an exception.

Don’t be deceived:

There will always be those who peddle such enticing, ear-tickling agendas.

But if you look closely, you’ll see that they never seem able to make it actually work first in their own lives and hometowns.