Be more specific than "points" or "things"
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“The craft of communicating with speech and writing requires words, so if that’s your craft, you’ll want to develop your ability to use words well.” Andy Naselli, Thoughts on Theology
"Engaging the Culture"
“Engaging the culture” has become one of the biggest buzz phrases in American Christianity today. The idea of seeking new and better ways to connect with unbelievers so that we can more easily give them the gospel is currently enjoying immense popularity. But what if as a result Christians in America have become more interested in engaging the culture than evangelizing it?
Take Lecrae for example. Christianity’s most famous rapper has recently made waves with his new stand on producing music. Ignoring for our purposes the debate over Christian rap, I think it his new philosophy models much of what is common thinking among Christians today. Lecrae has changed his lyrics from being explicit gospel presentations to a more subtle message of Christianity in his music. As one blog put it:
Rather than preach to his listeners, Lecrae aims to form a common ground. He will not share the gospel in every song, but he’ll address issues which relate to everyone. This allows him to reach a broader audience with the gospel when he feels God give him the green light. Even when Lecrae is writing about non-religious cultural issues, he’s still doing so with a Christian worldview.
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Do you (or your pastor) preach on Motherhood (or a mother) & Fatherhood (or a father) on respective holidays?
The idea of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day does not originate in the Bible, although the idea of honoring parents does. Does your pastor (or you, if you happen to be a pastor) preach on those subjects when the particular holidays are at hand?
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Do you (or your pastor) preach on Motherhood (or a mother) & Fatherhood (or a father) on respective holidays?
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United Church of Christ argues freedom of religion--in favor of gay marriage
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“The United Church of Christ sued the state of North Carolina on Monday (April 28) over its constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, saying the 2012 amendment violates the religious freedom of its clergy.” RNS
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"Keller affirms that evangelism is not to be discarded, but it isn’t enough"
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“According to Keller, the church must take its directives from nonbelievers as to its approach. What is more, it must also include them in most of the church’s ministry! Notice the inclusive terminology…” Center Church and the True Church
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Adventures in Evangelism
I would love if everyone on this board were out witnessing in some way or method this weekend or sometime soon.[b: Here is a journal of my time out today to encourage you to do the same.[/b:
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