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In my younger years, I would ask within myself: Why does it seem as though revival is so slow in coming? There I was, for years and years, faithfully attending Sunday meetings in church buildings or with home church groups. I had to wonder: Do we have an accurate picture of what revival should be? <br> | In my younger years, I would ask within myself: Why does it seem as though revival is so slow in coming? There I was, for years and years, faithfully attending Sunday meetings in church buildings or with home church groups. I had to wonder: Do we have an accurate picture of what revival should be? <br> | ||
I had spent many hours studying for a broad and complete understanding of the Bible's content and its message. A few common threads began to become ever clearer in my mind. The message of love and devotion to God was underlined with the idea of drawing closer to God, by learning more and more about what was established in creation by the hand of the Creator. And real love for God means putting into practice in my life what I discover about the Creator. For instance, the Creator is able to come to each individual at their level, without using any approach of looking down on them, and that same approach is what is my duty to each of my neighbors and to strangers whom I meet.<br> | I had spent many hours studying for a broad and complete understanding of the Bible's content and its message. A few common threads began to become ever clearer in my mind. The message of love and devotion to God was underlined with the idea of drawing closer to God, by learning more and more about what was established in creation by the hand of the Creator. And real love for God means putting into practice in my life what I discover about the Creator. For instance, the Creator is able to come to each individual at their level, without using any approach of looking down on them, and that same approach is what is my duty to each of my neighbors and to strangers whom I meet.<br> | ||
Douglas (Doug) Scofield<Br | Douglas (Doug) Scofield<Br> | ||
Main Lane<Br> | |||
Coquille, Oregon<Br> | |||
ds1othem[at]post[dot]com<Br> | ds1othem[at]post[dot]com<Br> | ||
Ph. 541 39six 1365<Br> | |||
Ph. 541 five51 0721<Br> | Ph. 541 five51 0721<Br> | ||
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'''About Douglas''' | '''About Douglas''' | ||
[[File: | [[File:HCNRDoug2.jpg|180px|left]] | ||
Raised in a "christian home", I became acquainted with many denominations, but I preferred those which were not tightly controlled by a headquarters. My "christian walk" was fairly strict, even though my parents nor most of my siblings were so strict. It was my journey bordering on legalism, which began at around age 9 and continued well into my 40s. In college, I was curious, and so I attended a whole myriad of church denominations, just to get a broader view. During college, I met a young woman | Raised in a "christian home", I became acquainted with many denominations, but I preferred those which were not tightly controlled by a headquarters. My "christian walk" was fairly strict, even though my parents nor most of my siblings were so strict. It was my journey bordering on legalism, which began at around age 9 and continued well into my 40s.<br> | ||
In college, I was curious, and so I attended a whole myriad of church denominations, just to get a broader view. During college, I met a lovely and gentle young woman. We married in 1983. <br> | |||
Seven of our ten children are married, and we have 19 grandchildren. They were homeschooled and many of them carry forth that same approach for educating their children. <br> | |||
I | It would be nice if I could say our story was as simple as that ... but it's not. My mind had been churning with many questions, and so I dared to detour into the realm of the "elitist" christian (it sounds dangerous, and it is because that view questions, rejects and replaces Biblical confessions). During that time, I didn't think of myself as "elitist"; rather, I was convinced I was "healthy". It's safe to say I was a bit rebellious. My "journey" included sane and insane aspects. It was a bumpy road, including my anger, hurts on many sides, and our broken marriage (separation). Through it all, I discovered I was into some deep-seated narcissistic habits. I also discovered I could not "figure it out" (fix myself and fix my family and become a real hero for their sakes).<br> | ||
The sweet segment of my story is happening now. The Creator's work in my life, through personal relationship with the Spirit of the Creator, opened my eyes, softened my hard heart, tamed my wild rebellion and restored my marriage with Diane (my college sweetie). The many hurts are being healed. I don't deserve the grace being shown me. I dare not take for granted the many privileges offered to me. The confusion and anger in my soul is gone. Miracles do happen! And as for those "elitist" ideas? In my mind they are shown to be false, corrupt and vanity. Rather, I prefer the confession, and there is a reason why the populist (christian) is in the majority over the elitist. But please do not misunderstand: Neither group is worthy of dictatorial dominance. All are equal under One Sovereign.<br> | |||
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'''Update, | '''Update, September 2021''' | ||
Douglas congregates among ministers, | Douglas congregates among ministers of HHC, and he has elected Brother Gregory as his Minister of Record. Gregory is Minister of His Church at Summer Lake - [[HCSL]].<Br> | ||
Currently, Douglas carries responsibilities as Minister of Record | Currently, Douglas carries responsibilities as licensed minister and trustee: 1) licensed as Minister of Record for '''His Church at New River''' ([[HCNR]]), having been elected by three who are Elders of Record associated with HCNR and; 2) trustee of '''Friends of His Church Missions''' (FHCM), an auxilliary of HHC. <br> | ||
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Interested in early church history. Somewhat familiar with other ancient writings.<br> | |||
' | Very interested in what is sometimes called "Intentional Community". This type of community promotes a flexible, less judgmental, more patient type of approach. Principles of the Creator applied to the earliest of communities among mankind (before they were corrupted with the desire of some to rule over others) are still effective for stable community in today's world filled with "new technologies" and corrupted minds. <br> | ||
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- Amateur botanist<Br> | |||
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- Outdoor skills teacher<br> | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 5 June 2024
In my younger years, I would ask within myself: Why does it seem as though revival is so slow in coming? There I was, for years and years, faithfully attending Sunday meetings in church buildings or with home church groups. I had to wonder: Do we have an accurate picture of what revival should be?
I had spent many hours studying for a broad and complete understanding of the Bible's content and its message. A few common threads began to become ever clearer in my mind. The message of love and devotion to God was underlined with the idea of drawing closer to God, by learning more and more about what was established in creation by the hand of the Creator. And real love for God means putting into practice in my life what I discover about the Creator. For instance, the Creator is able to come to each individual at their level, without using any approach of looking down on them, and that same approach is what is my duty to each of my neighbors and to strangers whom I meet.
Douglas (Doug) Scofield
Main Lane
Coquille, Oregon
ds1othem[at]post[dot]com
Ph. 541 39six 1365
Ph. 541 five51 0721
About Douglas
Raised in a "christian home", I became acquainted with many denominations, but I preferred those which were not tightly controlled by a headquarters. My "christian walk" was fairly strict, even though my parents nor most of my siblings were so strict. It was my journey bordering on legalism, which began at around age 9 and continued well into my 40s.
In college, I was curious, and so I attended a whole myriad of church denominations, just to get a broader view. During college, I met a lovely and gentle young woman. We married in 1983.
Seven of our ten children are married, and we have 19 grandchildren. They were homeschooled and many of them carry forth that same approach for educating their children.
It would be nice if I could say our story was as simple as that ... but it's not. My mind had been churning with many questions, and so I dared to detour into the realm of the "elitist" christian (it sounds dangerous, and it is because that view questions, rejects and replaces Biblical confessions). During that time, I didn't think of myself as "elitist"; rather, I was convinced I was "healthy". It's safe to say I was a bit rebellious. My "journey" included sane and insane aspects. It was a bumpy road, including my anger, hurts on many sides, and our broken marriage (separation). Through it all, I discovered I was into some deep-seated narcissistic habits. I also discovered I could not "figure it out" (fix myself and fix my family and become a real hero for their sakes).
The sweet segment of my story is happening now. The Creator's work in my life, through personal relationship with the Spirit of the Creator, opened my eyes, softened my hard heart, tamed my wild rebellion and restored my marriage with Diane (my college sweetie). The many hurts are being healed. I don't deserve the grace being shown me. I dare not take for granted the many privileges offered to me. The confusion and anger in my soul is gone. Miracles do happen! And as for those "elitist" ideas? In my mind they are shown to be false, corrupt and vanity. Rather, I prefer the confession, and there is a reason why the populist (christian) is in the majority over the elitist. But please do not misunderstand: Neither group is worthy of dictatorial dominance. All are equal under One Sovereign.
Update, September 2021
Douglas congregates among ministers of HHC, and he has elected Brother Gregory as his Minister of Record. Gregory is Minister of His Church at Summer Lake - HCSL.
Currently, Douglas carries responsibilities as licensed minister and trustee: 1) licensed as Minister of Record for His Church at New River (HCNR), having been elected by three who are Elders of Record associated with HCNR and; 2) trustee of Friends of His Church Missions (FHCM), an auxilliary of HHC.
More about Douglas:
Interested in early church history. Somewhat familiar with other ancient writings.
Very interested in what is sometimes called "Intentional Community". This type of community promotes a flexible, less judgmental, more patient type of approach. Principles of the Creator applied to the earliest of communities among mankind (before they were corrupted with the desire of some to rule over others) are still effective for stable community in today's world filled with "new technologies" and corrupted minds.
Interests:
- Amateur botanist
- Outdoor skills teacher
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