Organic Christianity

Organic Christianity is a term that I've ever heard thrown around a bit lately and I like the sound of it. Although I must admit that I have not read any books or articles about this so-called "Organic Christianity", the thought of such a thing is intriguing. When I think of Organic Christianity I think about the struggle between quality and convenience. On one hand you have the name brand Christianity. The kind that is sold in bookstores and on tv, and don't kid yourself, it's also the kind that is practiced at most churches. It is easy Christianity. It is going to church on Sunday morning, watching what we say (especially when other people are around), trying to stay away from pornography, essentially, it is playing by the rules. Sure it will cost you something. But it probably won't break the bank, and if you're a thrifty Christian you may even discover a generic brand. What does the generic brand look like? Well, at church it looks like the name brand but at home and at work it's barely visible. It doesn't cost you anything but a smile and a nice suit on Sunday mornings. The appeal of both of these types of Christianity is convenience. They are easy to come by and they don't cost very much. Then you have Organic Christianity. Organic Christianity is the real thing. It is usually harder to come by and it will cost a bit more than the normal name brand stuff and significantly more than the generic brand. It hasn't been tampered with or tainted. It hasn't been sprayed down with a bunch of chemicals (poisons). The most significant thing about Organic Christianity is the difference it makes on the inside, which will eventually be reflected on the outside. It is pure. It is quality. No shortcuts. No facades. What you see is what you get. It is evident at church, at work, in your home, and most importantly, in your heart. So what it all comes down to is this. Are you willing to pay what it costs for quality Christianity or are you going to settle for the name brand or generic forms?