As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Read the series.
I mentioned Gary Blessman in the first article in this series. Gary is the Vice President of Institutional Finances1 at Central Seminary and the Business Administrator2 at Fourth Baptist Church and Christian Schools.
“We are not saying that external investigations are never appropriate,” the SGC statement reads. “Rather, we do not think one is appropriate given the present circumstances…” - Christian Post
“To my chagrin, I found indisputably that the illustration could never have happened. Sometimes when we research illustrations, they are at least plausible, if not absolutely verifiable. This particular story could not have happened and simply never did happen.” - Don Johnson
“Why a growing number of congregations are taking deliberate steps to relearn the habit of talking together.” - Christianity Today
“[T]here are a few practical and theological reasons why a church can incorporate hymns into its worship service.” - 5 Reasons to Resurrect the Hymns
Psalm 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I *seek* after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
Matthew 6:33 But *seek* ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
“Newbigin is interested in how we can talk to others about Jesus in a way that is understood by those becoming further and further removed from Christianity’s language and worldview.” - Christianity Today
Read Part 1.
I’m somewhat familiar with “where Minnesota golf was born,“ because the Minnesota Mayflower Society where I serve as a board member has our annual Thanksgiving banquet at the storied Town and Country Club in Saint Paul.
“In these troublesome and turbulent times, we need a pastor-preacher-prophet that will stand in the gap and lead with confident, consistent, convictional, Christo-centric, courageous courtesy” - BPNews
This is a serialized adaptation of my forthcoming Easter sermon in article form. This isn’t a traditional Easter message. Instead of simply presenting the resurrection, I challenge visitors to think about the bankruptcy of their secular worldviews, as compared to the Christian faith and message. This appeal culminates in a brief explanation of the resurrection, its place in the Christian story, and an appeal to “come in from the cold” (so to speak) and join God’s family.1
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