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The Saturday Post(s)
Lessons from the Creed. This is from one of my interns at our middle school ministry about what the Apostles’ Creed says about the nature of Christianity. Needless to say, I am proud. Jesus Calling. A very helpful look at … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, church discipline, marriage, ministry, pastoral ministry, self discipline, self examination, suffering
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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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Tagged brian croft, church, church membership, church service, local church
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Don’t Despise a Small Ministry
In an interview, Pastor Mark Dever was asked this question: “What single bit of counsel has made the most significant difference in your (pastoral) leadership?” His answer has provided me with one of the most needed and sobering truths I have … Continue reading
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Tagged church, game changer, mark dever, ministry, pastor, pastoral ministry
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A Fierce Shepherd
Allow me to take you through a quick exercise. Pay attention to what image pops into your mind when you hear this next word. Are you ready? Alright, here’s the word… Shepherd. What pictures came into your mind? Most likely, the images you … Continue reading
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Tagged alastair roberts, church, jesus, pastor, pastoral ministry, shepherd, wolves
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Can You Say, “Imitate Me”?
D.A. Carson asks, ““Do you ever say to a young Christian, ‘Do you want to know what Christianity is like? Watch me!’ If you never do, you are unbiblical.” Unbiblical? How so? Well, because Paul gives us many examples of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, discipleship, growth, mentor, pastoral ministry, pastors, Sanctification, teaching, youth
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What If I Don’t Feel Like Worshipping?
“Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 134 Eugene Peterson: Do that for which you were … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, eugene peterson, feelings, guidance, obedience, singing, worship
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The Saturday Post(s)
The Church is for Messy People. “Church should be a place where messy people feel comfortable. When I say “messy people”, I don’t mean people who are willfully engaging in unrepentant sin. I mean people who are seeking to follow Jesus, … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, albert mohler, apologetics, church, cs lewis, debate, growth, michael patton, motherhood, science, sin, suffering
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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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Doctrine, No Christianity Without It
Doctrine (noun) – teaching. I have met a lot of Christians who have a distaste for the word doctrine. There are various reasons for this. For some, upon hearing the word doctrine, they are reminded of the stodgy, cold hearted, traditionalism … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, church, discipleship, doctrine, knowledge, obedience, preaching, salvation, Sanctification, scripture, sound doctrine, teaching, truth
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