Lawrence and Olivia would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Olivia noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading A Friendly Church
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Turning Point III Revisited
Again, as I begin the new work with Central Church of Christ, and as I gain new readers, I find myself wanting to disclose a little bit about me and what drives me to do what I do. This series on turning points is my way of re-introducing myself to you. Today I conclude My … Continue reading Turning Point III Revisited
Find Your Role Model
If you are on Facebook, you are familiar with all the games and quizzes that tell you which 80's song you are, or which movie character you are, or what type of animal you were in a past life, and so on. Here is a little test that will help you determine who you should … Continue reading Find Your Role Model
Lead Me Not Into Temptaion, I Can Find The Way Myself.
Each and everyone of us faces temptations in one or more areas of our lives. I do not know what tempts you to pull away from or hide from God, but there is something, and you know what that something is. So does our enemy the devil! He knows my weaknesses as well as yours, … Continue reading Lead Me Not Into Temptaion, I Can Find The Way Myself.
Why are they leaving? What can we do?
Yesterday we looked at four reasons that people are leaving churches. Now the question remains; What can churches do? First churches must return to the basics. When the church at Ephesus became mis-focused after a few years, Jesus encourages them through the Apostle to “return to your first love.” This concept needs proclaiming from the … Continue reading Why are they leaving? What can we do?
What Destroys Churches: Indifference
With our last thoughts on What Destroys Churches we come to what may not only be the most dangerous, but also the easiest for us to fall prey too. If this danger describes us, then we can fall prey to persecution. If this characteristic is ours, we open ourselves up to the manipulation of false … Continue reading What Destroys Churches: Indifference
What Destroys Churches: Worldliness
As we continue looking at what destroys churches; we know that we can overcome persecution with courageous faith and we know that a continual focus on God’s Word will keep us from falling prey to false teaching. There are two more dangers that face churches. These two dangers are by far the most difficult that … Continue reading What Destroys Churches: Worldliness
What Destroys Churches: What Do We Teach?
Friday, we began this series on What Destroys a Church. We looked at Persecution and how we can stand against it. You can read that post HERE. Another favorite tool of Satan that he uses to destroy churches is False Teaching. If he can convince us to follow his cunningly devised lies he can make … Continue reading What Destroys Churches: What Do We Teach?
Following Jesus: Are we Worthy?
We come to the final post on Following Jesus. And this time we switch gears just a bit. We know that Jesus, as God's Son, as the Messiah (Christ), is worth following. But are we worthy of following Him? Jesus explains that we are by discussing our value to Him and to ourselves. He asks, … Continue reading Following Jesus: Are we Worthy?
Following Jesus: Take Up Your Cross
Last time we wrapped up our post stating: "Life in Christ is not about me. I give up my life, my things, my desires, my passions, my sin." We do that by taking up a cross. Luke 9:23, records Jesus saying, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his … Continue reading Following Jesus: Take Up Your Cross
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