by Robin D,Harris Paradigm Shift has become a catchy phrase ONLY for some.

So I wanted to humbly submit the need for ALL to revisit the importance of what a paradigm shift is, because we are embarking upon a close of an agethe END of THE WORLD as we know it. Unfortunately, for some in the physical CHURCH world, the ability to MAXIMIZE and being able to STRETCH with this SHIFT appears to be null and void. A very basic definition of paradigm shift is: moving from one thought system to another. There has got to be movement and progression in CHURCH modeling. Many are still building, purchasing, renting expensive brick and mortar facilities, and the parishioners are expected to finance it. Some, equate their faith in God, abilities, success, and a bunch of other nonsense based on these physical edifices. Control and emotional blackmail is utilized if the bills, special programs dont meet budget! People are told to bring their bill money so these material things can be maintained...SHIFT...GOD is not in that........Here's an IDEA: Why not meet in a place that's rent free or minimal cost? This way the money you do take in can be spent towards community projects, feeding and giving supplies to those in need, and helping people in your congregation: 1) education 2) Job Readiness 3) Empowerment (to name a few) Don be embarrassed to take on the task of building people vs. powerless cathedrals. God is not impressed with any of that. You lie when and if you tell people this is the BLUEPRINT...IT IS NOT....The burden must be for COMMUNITY-COMMON-UNITY....not to feed your ego. Next, many Churches are customized to meet personality style....The ECCLESIA is far beyond that......In this Paradigm, there must be a recognition of CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS. AS you gravitate and progress toward NOT just the PERSON of CHRIST, but the SPIRIT of CHRIST, Then REAL SHIFTING takes place. At this moment, you will be willing to abandon methodical, abusive religious tactics and MOVE into conveying the MIND and HEART of CHRIST: teaching and empowering, feeding the poor, and healing/loving the sick.....TAKE THE LEAP a NEW AGE, MOMENT, WORLD is dawning...dont get stuck in the holocaust! R. Denise Harris

**A note about SHIFTING**