As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“It was forty years ago that I began serving a small rural church in southern Indiana. I was so incredibly green then; I’m glad I didn’t always realize it. I loved those people in that church, and for some reason, they loved me, too.” - Thom Rainer
“January 6 is a major Christian holiday that most Americans know little about. The Feast of the Epiphany, from the Greek word meaning ‘manifestation,’ celebrates the visitation of the Magi to the infant Jesus and his family in Bethlehem.” - Breakpoint
“…a new report from Grey Matter Research and Infinity Concepts. According to the report, evangelicals’ financial generosity is down in every metric measured in a similar survey conducted three years ago.” - C.Leaders
“…two issues that hinder people from finishing well. The first is disappointment over what they have experienced…. The second issue is insecurity — a feeling of inadequacy that triggers harmful attitudes, actions, and lifestyles.” - Desiring God
“In 2019, Sean Feucht Ministries had a revenue of $283,526. In 2020, that number surged to $5.3 million. Additionally, its expenses rose from $269,911 to $1.1 million. From 2019 to 2020, its general and admin ratio jumped from 1% to 33%, and its net assets grew to $4.5 million.” - MinistryWatch
“Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, 69, received his minister’s license after getting baptized over the weekend.” - C.Leaders
“The work of churches in the frontline regions is very inspiring….This has a significant impact among the people, as in such communities the church is often the only one providing support.” - Baptist Press
Sermon 1026, delivered on Lord’s-Day morning, December 24th,1871 by C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:10-12.
“Violent clashes have broken out between groups of Methodists in Nigeria and Liberia as a divide over the ordination of LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage has split the United Methodist Church.” - RNS
“Depth in this context means that the church is rooted in the truth of Scripture, not swayed by the latest trends or popular opinions…. While depth is critical, a church that is only deep but not wide may fail to engage with the world around it.” - Brian Cederquist
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