As the people of God gather week by week, the cross is rightly central; however that centrality rightly observed brings many other truths into view and into focus. And only the cross can bring them all together, enable them all to be understood, and communicate our need of God’s grace. From Fred Sanders. The Cross …
This article from Christianity Today features the six songs that Billy Graham chose for his funeral service, along with commentary about the choices. The songs: “Until Then” (Stuart Hamblen, 1958), performed by musical artist Linda McCrary-Fisher “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (Edward Perronet, 1779), congregational singing led by Bledsoe “Above All” (Lenny LeBlanc …
People who lead churches can be under the scrutiny of everyone, but, at the same time can avoid the sort of examination that is needed for growth. These five questions are a good start in terms of developing honest self-awareness and accountability. The article at Christianity Today expands on these subjects and model questions: 1. …
Different interactions, one common characteristic: “Disturbers are to be rebuked, the low-spirited to be encouraged, the infirm to be supported, objectors confuted, the treacherous guarded against, the unskilled taught, the lazy aroused, the contentious restrained, the haughty repressed, litigants pacified, the poor relieved, the oppressed liberated, the good approved, the evil borne with, and all …
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