“Deaconized” Pastors; Amish Lessons; Prophets Among Us and More

Weekend Links (August 14, 2011) Last week’s collection of links drew a lot of interest. I hope this week is as helpful. As always, I post the links, I don’t necessarily endorse all of them. But all of them are thought-provoking. Growing as a Leader What are the Biblical Responsibilities of Deacons (9Marks) Standing with … More “Deaconized” Pastors; Amish Lessons; Prophets Among Us and More

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Combating “Happy Talk” in Our Churches

The following brief article is from Kairos Journal. It speaks powerfully to the current “happy talk” atmosphere of our churches in America. May it humble your spirit, stimulate your prayer and activate your passion for the mission of God in the world. Faith under Fire 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum … More Combating “Happy Talk” in Our Churches

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Be Bold in Your Love: The World Needs Your Bold Love

Thursday is for Discipleship Authentic Christian living in community is radical. It is radical but it is needed and it is powerful. Around A.D. 200, Tertullian wrote that the pagan world was being stunned by the love that Christians had for one another. For they [Christians] are not [given to] … drinking-bouts, and eating-houses, but … More Be Bold in Your Love: The World Needs Your Bold Love

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An Essential Aspect of Preaching–Guts

Tuesday is for Preaching “Everyone was happy.” “It was strictly forbidden to preach to the other prisoners.  It was understood that whoever was caught doing this received a severe beating.  A number of us decided to pay the price for the privilege of preaching, so we accepted their (the communist’s) terms.  It was a deal; … More An Essential Aspect of Preaching–Guts

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