These seven points from Thom Rainer about why churches can be too busy are worth considering (or reconsidering) as one year is about to lead into another. Many church leaders fail to ask the “why” questions when starting a new ministry. Why are we starting this ministry? Why should we continue it long-term? Why are …

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Here’s a song for the first Sunday of Advent 2016. 1. Long in darkness Israel wandered; Long in mortal shadows, we Walked in bondage and self-pity, Trod in paths of sin and grief. In the prophets’ words He told us, Long the God of Israel spoke; He alone in strength would save us From the …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 48 Q & A 192 Q What do we pray for in the third petition? A In the third petition (which is, Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven), acknowledging, that by nature we and all men are not only utterly unable and unwilling to …

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