Dan Rockwell observes that: “Building an environment of growth is one of leadership’s greatest challenges and opportunities.” From his post: Community: Growth requires community. We stagnate and die in isolation. Everyone needs seclusion to refresh and reflect. But growth requires connection. Who knowingly participates in your growth? Whose growth are you actively encouraging? Who knows …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 37 Chapter 22 – Of Lawful Oaths and Vows (Paragraphs 1-3) I. A lawful oath is a part of religious worship, wherein upon just occasion, the person swearing solemnly calls God to witness what he asserts or promises; and to judge him according to the truth or falsehood …
Treven Wax offers an observation about how to nurture an appreciation for corporate worship in an individualistic culture: In an individualistic age, many people come to church for therapeutic reasons. Does my church help me through my week and give me inspiration and strength? We should not dismiss these reasons for coming to church, but …
Some helpful thoughts and a turn of phrase that appealed to me (…That is his resting state) from Ed Welch. You are preaching to people with real problems and needs. Guilt is, indeed, a real problem, forgiveness is a real need. Yet competing with these is a popular myth. It suggests that Jesus is nice. …
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