Until everyone has gotten a fair chance to understand and decide whether or not they will accept Jesus, the work of the church is not yet done.
Tag: Church
Read the Bible, Be the Church, and Pray, Part 2
So, what can we do when we need to be the church, but it can't be the same as before?
Read the Bible, Be the Church, and Pray, Part 1
What do we do when a source of strength is no longer available?
Taking Our Turn
While we would do well to remember that our fellow human beings have a finite amount of time an energy, there is One whose resources are limitless.
Accepting What is Immovable on Its Own Terms
We don't get to decide how to encounter God. Only He can make that decision.
Idols with Four Walls
Most Christians would recognize an idol in the shape of a man or an animal, but are there other forms that an idol can take?
The Business of the Church
How can we reconcile the structure of individual congregations with our personal ministry obligations?
Recharging
In our busy lives, there is a secret (albeit not a well-hidden one) to finding the strength that we need to get through another week.
Where Is the Church?
What if every follower of Jesus had such a positive and lasting impact on his or her community that no one would have to think twice when asked "Where is the church?"
Corpus Christi, Part 1
What does it mean that Jesus is the Head of the church (which itself is described as the Body of Christ)?
Those Guys
Let us make the furthering of the Kingdom of God a celebration (no matter who is introducing people to Jesus), and not a competition.
Not Fungible
The fact that you were created uniquely means that your exact role in life can't be replaced by anyone else.
What’s Not In It For Me?
Being part of a group of like-minded believers has a lot of advantages for us, but what does the rest of the world get out of it?
Give What You’ve Got
The call for us each to contribute to the church (the body of Christ) isn't just a suggestion. The rest of the body needs each of us, from the smallest to the greatest.
The Snack Ministry
Since we have to eat, let's make the most of our meal times.