Kevin DeYoung nominates ten things that people who attend a church should never be able to say they never heard. Read his post for explanatory comments on each of these: 1. “Being a Christian is more than going to church and being a good person.” 2. “We must be born again.” 3. “We need to …
More from Paul Tripp’s book Dangerous Calling. Directed specifically at pastors, these diagnostic questions are meant to reveal whether we’re motivated by the kingdom of self or the kingdom of God. And then, a bit further down the page a question which sums it all up. I’m certain they’ll resonate with any Christian, but Tripp’s …
This table lists the vocations that psychopaths are most and least drawn to. I think there’s probably something to be learnt from which column you first peruse. I know clergy are listed eight. I’m sure we’re all willing to try harder. source
Apparently January 3 is Fruitcake Toss Day. Any uneaten or unwanted fruitcake remaining from Christmas can be tossed, literally or metaphorically today. It’s a ‘real’ thing. Look it up. I’m pretty much on my own as a fruitcake eater at home. It takes a bit of effort to get through them. On the other hand, …
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