Maybe youve run from God your entire life. Maybe you were raised in a Christian home and thought, This is a complete drag. I dont want to live as a Christian, go to church, or live by what the Bible says. I want to go out and have funto do what I want to do. But God offers second chances from God.
God is in you and has given you all the lion repellent you need to fight off the prowling enemy. Now it's up to you to use it to fight Satan's attacks.
Innovation has always been part of the church’s story of mission.
You cant always know which of these types of critics youre dealing with, but it does help me think through my approach to anonymous criticism when I can discern their motivation.
When you get radically generous, it invites the blessing of God in a supernatural way. Ashley Wooldridge's journey exemplifies this principle.
Why it's a more regular discipline in my life than ever before
We need the things of the Spirit to engage in culture and if we're called into politics, or into business or into education systems, be salt and light to the world with a spiritual awakening outside church.
The church must be the church. And this is what it has to offer the world that the world does not already have: authentic biblical community. Understanding the great dechurching trend is crucial.
You are but one part of a greater whole, but your part is vital for the overall health of a church. Understanding vital church membership is key. Read again 1 Corinthians 12. Look specifically at verse 27: Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it (ESV).
The value of letting ideas breathe
