There’s something that’s been on my heart. I’ve debated whether I wanted to take the time to write it down or to engage with it, and I’ve made it to Christmas Eve. Specifically the car ride on the way to Christmas Eve festivities, typing on my phone. Now though, I’ve decided to share.I want to …
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Unsaved People
I have encountered an interesting situation frequently in recent months as I have been engaging in biblical counseling and various other ministries. I have had to get people “unsaved” before they can be saved. What do I mean by that? I mean that there seems to be an epidemic of people who think that they …
Why?
Christian, why do you attend church? Is it for spiritual brownie points, to see and be seen, because you are supposed to attend? Is it to be entertained, to feel an emotional experience, to be impressed? Why do you engage in musical worship? Is it to chase a spiritual high, to enjoy a concert, or …
The Means and the Ends of Worship
Today, worship is not really taken seriously. It is assumed that whatever we do in church, whether it be music, preaching, etc. is okay as long as it is not openly sinful. If the Bible is involved, it is a worshipful sermon. As long as the song claims to be Christian, it can be a …
The Bride of Christ
These days, some of the most significant questions facing the church relate to gathering. Pastors and congregations are asking whether or not they should gather, how they should gather, whether or not they can gather, and what gathering itself even means. There are those, such as John MacArthur of Grace Community Church, who have decided …
Choosing a Church
One of the things I’ve noticed among professing Christians, especially in my generation, is a lack of church attendance and/or seriousness about being a part of the church. I myself have been guilty of this as well during times in my past. I have also encountered those that are picky about church, choosing where to …
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