Monday is for Discussion Staggeringly brilliant picture of an opportunity we are missing right at the doorsteps of the church in North America. If you have a neighbor in one of these categories, befriend them. You don’t have to know the ins and outs of their religion or be able to answer all their questions. … More A Staggering Opportunity to Change the World
Weekend Links Great morning of worship today, with Lord’s Supper celebrating forgiveness of sin and four more baptisms. Forty seven excited men returning from Promise Keepers, a newly energized intercessor team and meetings planned for the advance of a third campus, it was a great picture of God’s Spirit on the march. How marvelous to … More Entrepreneurs in Detroit; the Perfect Staff: Length of Preaching; Is Homosexuality Sin?
I’m not denying a process in becoming a fisher of men, I’m just saying that mature discipleship always yields a gospel telling man or woman, compelled by the beauty of the gospel, the needs of others and most of all, the command of Christ, to tell others. It doesn’t take as long as some people … More We’ve Got Discipleship All Wrong
Recent events in Egypt are no doubt increasing these numbers. “An average of 100 Christians around the world are killed each month for their faith while believers are persecuted in at least 60 countries. Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide.” 2013 Quick Facts from http://www.OpenDoorsUSA.org See http://www.persecution.org/ for current data on the persecution of Christians … More Persecution of Christians Increasing Worldwide
Friday is for Heart Songs My daughter came down for a surprise visit last night and stayed over till this morning. She’s shopping with my bride right now and will be back in just a few minutes. She will step out of her car, give me another hug, and I will pray for her before … More Hugs and Happiness
Update: I am a waddling man today because of an unwise but well intentioned decision to run in a 5K race in support of the Palmetto Woman’s Center in Rock Hill. I haven’t run more than 10 yards in 6 or 7 years but it was a good cause. Now I’m dealing with the pain. … More The Profoundly Wicked Roots of Planned Parenthood
“When you give people freedom, you get chaos, but you also get incredible creativity. Because everyone tries to contribute to the community, you get a great variety of expression.” (p. 81.) For more see: Brief Review of The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman.
Preaching is important. People need the sustaining Word of God not the tepid moralizing of topical advice, but the authoritative preaching of the living Word of God. for more see: Passionate Proclamation of the Gospel is Not the Job of the Pastor (only).
Wednesday is for Prayer Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. —Psalm 111:2 “Lord of heaven and earth, all your works declare your glory. We are the work of your hands as well. You have bought us by the blood of your son and redeemed … More Planting Churches that Delight in the Word of God
Tuesday is for Discussion Gossip or Adultery? Which is more destructive to the loving unity of the church and its witness to the world? Solutions and Suggestions (for both) are welcome.
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