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The Saturday Post(s)
The Best Pastor-Member Meeting Ever! There is an immense lesson for all of us to learn here. “I was glad to have the young people in our church. But these pastor-member meetings were getting on my nerves. The meetings were the same. The … Continue reading
A Log in the Fire
I have written before about the essential importance of loving, being a part of, and going to church. To add to the list, here is a simple little story from Donald Whitney to help illustrate the importance of church fellowship within the Christian life. … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, church service, donald whitney, fellowship
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For Those That Don’t Feel Connected at Church
Have you been attending your church without ever connecting with others in a significant way? Does your fellowship at church consist of no more than a few small conversations on a Sunday followed by a week of no contact? If so, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, church service, erik raymond, fellowship, local church, love
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Twelve Reasons to Go to Church
A lot of Christians don’t know quite what to do with the church. Some say they are better off not going to church. Others think the church is an option for Christians if they want. Few would be as bold to … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, communion, donald whitney, fellowship, pastoral ministry, preaching
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If Only We Were Like the Early Church…
Here is a statement I believe all will agree with: The church is filled with folks with all kinds of shortcomings, sins, foibles, quirks, and weaknesses. Any objections? I didn’t think so. Now, when I say that about the church … Continue reading
Why Love the Church?
We, in the West, live in an individualistic society. There really is no arguing it. I don’t think any westerner would even try. We love our families, yes. We are grateful for our friends and even our communities, but when … Continue reading
Four Bitter Pills Healthy Churches Need to Swallow
Came across a fantastic piece over at The Cripplegate about four unpleasant things that make churches healthy. We need to realize is that some unpleasantness inherent to a healthy local church is NOT an imperfection, but a necessary attribute of faithfulness. … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church discipline, church membership, local church
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Questions to Ask & Not Ask When Joining a Church
As a Christian, church membership is not an option, but a glorious, joy-filled gift. Even more, it is the new reality we have in Christ. Through Jesus, we have become members of His body (1 Corinthians 12:13) and that spiritual … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
What’s God’s Will for My Life? R.C. Sproul does his thang and answers this frequently asked question by helping us think through what we mean by God’s will. How to Keep Your Kids From Leaving Jesus After Graduation. Some great counsel … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, children, church membership, college, doubt, gods will, jonathan leeman, joy, kids, martyrs, matt chandler, michael patton, parenting, parents, suffering, summer
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The Saturday Post(s)
What Questions Should I Ask When Seeking to Join a Local Church? “You move to a new area. You get settled at your new residence and job. You get the kids settled in school. Where you settle in a local church often … Continue reading
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Tagged albert mohler, amy hall, brian croft, church, church membership, gay, gay wedding, homosexual, homosexuality, kevin deyoung, local church
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