The Allelon Principle is something that we believe to be essential to the life and comunity of believers of Jesus Christ. The principle itself is nothing new, the coining of the phrase and definition are what we hold to be unique to us.
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Respecting One Another (11 of 11)
In the words of Aretha Franklin, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find out what it means to me.” What exactly does respect mean to you? Maybe that’s not even the right question. Left up to the individual the meaning can take on a lot of different ideas. I know that respect can take on a variety of meanings depending…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Equipping One Another (10 of 11)
One of my favorite times of the year when playing sports as a kid was when we were issued our football equipment. We always wanted the coolest and best-looking gear, not only to protect ourselves but to impress those around us. To be honest, it was more about how we looked than how safe we…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Praying for One Another (9 of 11)
“When we feel least like praying is the time when we most need to pray.” -R. A. Torrey Prayer is one of those things in the Christian’s life that is easy to set to the side and assign a later date and time. The problem with that approach, if we’re honest, is that we don’t…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Enduring With One Another (8 of 11)
“It is better to limp in the way, than to run with swiftness out of it” -John Calvin If you were asked, how would you be able to honestly answer the question: How do you face adversity? Or here’s another good question: How do you help when someone around you is facing adversity? The idea…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Encouraging One Another (7 of 11)
Most of us can remember opening our lunch box, or brown paper bag, and pulling out the food source that would sustain us until we got home from school for the day. That supreme food sustenance was none other than the PB&J sandwich. It was a staple for kids growing up! There’s just something about…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Welcoming One Another (6 of 11)
“To penetrate deeply into someone else’s life requires concerted effort in the present with implied commitment for the future.” – Em Griffin This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. Not only do I like the words, I love putting it into practice! Too often people want to appear as if they are…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Serving One Another (5 of 11)
“I’m not giving more to the waitress than I give to God!”, at least that used to be my argument. Come on now, I know that surely I’m not alone in this great debate: What percentage is the appropriate amount to tip a waitress/waiter when eating out? 10%? 15%? 20%, I really didn’t know! My…
Exposing the Actions of the Allēlōn Principle: 4 Questions to Ponder Concerning Loving One Another (4 of 11)
As a good Baptist boy, I would never intentionally watch something on TV that would cause confusion in my person thoughts or mindset (this is where my wife would begin to roll her eyes). I must’ve been a horrible young man, right? One of the confusions that plagued my up bringing was not as serious…
Capturing the Design of the Allēlōn Principle: 8 Categories of One Another Actions (3 of 11)
“Coffee helps with clarity…” Most pastors in America, or even people for that matter, at least the ones I know, will say those words with conviction! “I need my caffeine before I can get any work done…” Me personally, I say, “Give me a little bit of coffee, and a whole lot of Jesus!” Whether…
Unlocking a Proactive Counseling Culture in Your Church Using the Allēlōn Principle (2 of 11)
Have you ever been locked out of a place in which you wanted, or needed, to enter? No matter how badly you needed to be in that place you just couldn’t get in. I know that I’ve been there, and it’s not a pleasant experience. I remember one time in particular. There I was, running…
Identifying a Broken Counseling Culture Within Your Church (1 of 11)
So my grandpa always said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” And he meant what he said, there was plenty of stuff around his old house that looked in need of repair, but he didn’t see the need to mess with it. “Just leave it alone. It works, don’t it?” Now grandpa’s perspective was…
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