There’s a lot of respect for the individual. In fact there’s a great concern not to be seen to be imposing anything on an individual. Every adult should be left to reach their own decisions and conclusions. That makes a great deal of sense. When it comes to learning to live the life of Jesus, […]
Read More Don’t Leave Them To ItThe individualistic impulse is very strong. The presentation of discipleship just being about ‘me and Jesus’ is very appealing. And although every so often a group of people gather in the same locality, it’s intriguing to see if they actually feel like they’re together. Is there any sense in which it’s not ‘me and Jesus’ […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Together Ain’t EasyGood friends really are priceless. There was this conversation I had with a good friend. In the conversation we recalled an intriguing practice in certain church settings. There are some who believe that church is about the people, not really about the buildings or other things. It’s about the people and relationships. Despite that, the […]
Read More Maybe Reverse The Order?Here’s an idea. But before the idea, here’s a few questions to consider: When they’re together, would you get the impression that each one has something offer that can help others? When they choose to meet, would you know that each one has a gift to share with the others? For some, they got the […]
Read More A Gathering: Here’s An IdeaYou are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. (1 Peter 2:4-5 NLT) He has this in mind that the kind of temple he […]
Read More God the Builder – Gathering Living StonesRather than institutions and monuments to show that social clubs have lasted generations, what society looks for is a dynamic community growing in love. They won’t see that through activities for the sake of activities. They won’t see that in impressive speeches from appealing individuals designed to captivate without content. They won’t see that in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – ServingI don’t think it’s me you’re talking about. It’s someone else. You have to know the Bible really well. You have to be one of those people who went to those places of learning and stuff. You have to be able to speak well. You have to be one of those people with the titles. […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Sent OnesThe change is going to happen. Change is inevitable and comes in a variety of ways. That’s why it’s good to be clear on what kind of change you look for and then see if it’s worth persisting in hope and patience for that change to take place. The follower of Jesus Christ has a […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Persevering ChurchLook out. That phrase is a warning of impending danger. It alerts people to what needs to be done to avoid potential harm or to take the necessary measures to combat the threat. Look out. This is also a call to not get so self-absorbed that we do not consider what is going on beyond […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Vigilant ChurchThe blame culture is nothing new. Some would suggest it’s as old as humanity itself. Nobody is perfect – that should not be an excuse, that should be an understanding allowing the capacity of grace to help us grow. From the beginning of the story, all that was required was for the individual to behave […]
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