Is it possible we’ve lost the plot when it comes to church? Have we confused the form with the function? How do we know if we’re doing it right? I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear your thoughts on all this.
Tag: Spiritual Growth
How do you know they’re Christians?
A lot of declarations fly around about whether or not so-and-so is “really” a Christian. I mean, if they voted THAT way… If they hang out with THOSE people… if they didn’t go to THIS specific event or speak out against THAT obvious evil…if they posted THAT meme… If they donated to THOSE organizations or…
Am I prayerful enough?
Recently I ran into a friend I’d not seen in months. We smiled, clasped hands, and progressed with the typical salutations of a chance meeting. When I exclaimed that I had been thinking about her so much lately and praying for her, she grew suddenly serious. “Well, that’s no coincidence.” Um, okay. I kind of brushed…
Are we studying the Bible backwards?
It’s possible some of us (many of us) have a backwards approach to Bible study. We’ve been told forever that the Bible is “an instruction manual for life” but — Is it really? I’m not so sure, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Encouraging or warning? Only context will tell.
“For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all your paths.” – Proverbs 5:21 This was the verse of the day set in bold block letters against a striking image of highways and train tracks. It offered encouragement to all those sparrows who long to have the Lord’s eyes upon…
Do it like a Christian. Or maybe better.
Are we called to ACT LIKE Christians or are we called to BE Christians?
What’s the difference? Let’s talk about it. And how we might make our faith go deep below the surface.
Are you free? Are you living like it?
Sometimes what we know in our heads doesn’t reach our hearts or our feet. How can we take steps toward truly walking in the freedom Christ came to give us?
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