The Stump That Remains

This second book is about the painful, necessary work of removing the stumps from our lives. It's about:

· Identifying what needs to go, even when it's been part of our identity

· Understanding why we resist dismantling dead religion

· Learning the practical steps of spiritual house-cleaning

· Dealing with the aftermath when the stump is finally removed

· Resisting the temptation to build new stumps in place of old ones

This isn't theoretical. This is practical, actionable guidance for anyone who's tired of serving powerless religion and ready to make room for the real thing.

A Warning Before We Begin

Let me be direct: This book will be uncomfortable. Dismantling religious structures you've built your life around feels like demolition. It raises questions about wasted years, wrong choices, and misplaced trust. It can strain relationships with people who are still comfortable serving stumps.

Some readers will put this book down and go back to their comfortable religion. That's their choice. But if you're truly hungry for something real, if you're willing to do the hard work of removing what's dead so God can plant something living, then keep reading.

The stump won't remove itself. And God won't do for you what He's called you to do for yourself.

How to Use This Book

Like Book 1, this is both a personal study tool and a group resource. Each chapter includes:

· **Biblical Teaching**: Deep exploration of what Scripture says about spiritual house-cleaning

· **Personal Application**: Practical steps for removing stumps from your life

· **Group Discussion**: Questions to help communities process this together

· **Action Steps**: Concrete assignments to implement what you're learning