As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“In a sample of the research released Tuesday, Barna found that… 64% of millennial non-Christians reported having one or more conversations about their beliefs with a Christian, versus 44% for older non-Christians.” - Christian Post
“The 16-page report, posted Tuesday on The Gospel Coalition’s website by PCA Pastor Kevin DeYoung, expressed concerns that ‘some of the principal voices in Revoice have not been careful enough with their labels, their theology, and their relational advice.’”- Christian Post
The Art of Illustration: Being Addresses Delivered ot the students of The Pastor’s College, Metropolitan Tabernacle
By C. H. Spurgeon, 1905
Lecture 1: Illustrations in Preaching [Continued. Read the series.]
“The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will consider in June revising its proposed constitutional amendment on sex abuse and racism, and may recommend a new standing committee to assess claims of misconduct against churches.” - BPNews
“In all my time pondering this question, I have come up with what, in my mind, are two primary reasons we are losing the next generation. There are no doubt other factors, and I might be overstating my case, but I want to take a minute and share with you why I think I see why my friends leaving Christianity.” - Pursuing the Pursuer
“Paul preached on various ‘real-life’ topics, but he did so in such a way that Jesus wasn’t seen as just another (albeit better) life coach, self-help expert, Mr. Fix It, or success guru. In Paul’s preaching, Jesus is the crucified and risen Lord. There is no other option, because there is no other Jesus.” - TGC
“Ark Encounter, which unveiled the 510-foot-long model in 2016, says that heavy rains in 2017 and 2018 caused a landslide on its access road, and its five insurance carriers refused to cover nearly $1 million in damages.” - RNS
I know people only “seek God” if they’re being drawn by the Father (etc., etc.). Our congregation is beginning some evangelism outreach events in church member’s homes within a month or so, and I’m very interested in hearing what literature y’all would recommend we give out to folks who come. I don’t want to buy books for everyone. I want a pamphlet-sized handout. Something bigger than a Gospel tract, smaller than a short book. I’d really appreciate any suggestions.
“The bill is written to protect charitable organizations, their volunteers and independent contractors from liability when disclosing credible allegations to prospective employers, even when no criminal charges have been filed against the accused.” - BPNews
“Church of the Resurrection of Leawood, Kansas, the largest UMC congregation in the United States, hosted a gathering of about 600 pro-LGBT United Methodists called ‘UMC Next’ this week.” - Christian Post
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