Jared Wilson suspects that “the main reason hymns don’t resonate with people much any more is because we don’t preach the gospel.” Well, the gospel may not be being preached but folk will probably be hearing about: “the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give …
Donald Miller makes a generalised point that does have a basis in reality, while dealing with a tweeting critic in a very unique manner. When we are young or immature, right theology makes us feel superior, but when we are older and more mature, a study of theology makes us feel inferior and unworthy, undeserved, …
It’s amazing how many people who are unhappy and feeling the need to leave a church are repeating past experiences, whether in church or in life. That and about ninety-five percent of the complaints in a typical local congregation seem to be generated by five percent o the membership. From Dane Ortlund: ‘Avoid foolish controversies, …
Dustin Nickerson answers why Mars Hill does not conduct the sort of youth ministry that has commonly come to be associated with church life in the late twentieth century. Why? Three reasons: 1. Statistically, it isn’t working. 2. Discipleship as seen in Scripture is minimal. 3. The Holy Spirit told us to do otherwise. I …
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