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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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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
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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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 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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The Saturday Post(s)
The Rise of Same Sex Marriage Dissidents. A very powerful article on the totalitarian-like nature of our culture’s sexual ideology. “Did we mindlessly put up red equal signs when we hadn’t even thought about what marriage is? Did we rush to … Continue reading
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Tagged adam, apologetics, children, church, church membership, culture, david platt, gay, gay wedding, gospel, grace, guilt, heaven, homosexual, homosexuality, imputation, kids, local church, michael patton, music, nancy guthrie, parenting, parents, porn, randy alcorn, sam storms, sex, sin
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Because He Won’t Leave Her
Over the years I have met lots of folks who have been disillusioned, hurt, betrayed, and misled by the church. They came into the fold expecting blessing, but left with nothing but curse. Coming with a smile; leaving with their teeth … Continue reading
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Tagged archibald alexander, church, church membership, cj mahaney, comfort, fellowship, jesus, john piper, local church, love, Sanctification, sin
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The Saturday Post(s)
Spurgeon’s Love for Fine Cigars. I love to hear stories and quirks about my heroes. This makes me love him all the more. Why I Am Not Completely Certain Christianity is True. This is written by a Christian apologist. “No, I am … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, atheism, charles spurgeon, church membership, emotions, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, kevin deyoung, local church, suffering
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Loving the Church Like Jesus Does
I pray all my readers let this sink deeply into their heart and guide them into the heart of their local church. May we be as committed to our local churches as Jesus is. John Stott: We are not only … Continue reading
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Guide & Guard Your Children Online. “What if your son or daughter wanted to buy a venomous snake for a pet? What if they had birthday money to pay for it? What if they wanted to let it sleep with them … Continue reading
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Tagged argument, children, christian living, church, church membership, debate, evangelism, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, local church, online, parenting, parents
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