Stephanie Judd writes about aligning Christian service ministries with the personal narrative of individual Christians. The church is not a sausage factory. It’s a dynamic, diverse group of people that God has brought together in Christ. That’s what makes the church so amazing. But what this means is that to see people really fly as …
There are times when I wonder why I scan through so many online articles. Then I read one like this. Heidi Tai writes about a loving across generations and cultural expectations. And the difference that Jesus can make in bridging those gaps. Just go and read it. Maybe have a tissue or two around, as …
Peter Adam on the worst way of wanting the best. Falling prey to cynicism is an ongoing struggle, one that destroys the capacity for empathy, a necessary element to constructive change and growth. The article has some lists that help to diagnose and treat the tendency to cynicism. From the article: Those of us engaged …
Some thoughts on the transformation of boredom from passing phases of disinterest to a more fixed state of dissatisfaction by Matthew Payne at the Gospel Coalition Australia. People have always been bored. We’ve all experienced the feeling of disinterest in what we’re doing or not knowing what to do with ourselves. But what this paper …
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