Category Archives: Church Life

Why Your Church Doesn’t Feel Like A Family

Great thought from Mark Driscoll – Where are you serving? This clip entitled “Why Your Church Doesn’t Feel Like A Family” is take from the sermon “Jesus’ True Family” preached by Pastor Mark Driscoll at Mars Hill Church as part … Continue reading

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Southern Baptist? Reformed?

If I was asked are you a Southern Baptist? Are you Reformed? My answer is Yes! Yes! Both!! I am a Reformed Southern Baptist. I found the following interesting: The following is by pastor Justin Nale: Am I a Reformed … Continue reading

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What is a Missional Church?

A 2-minute explanation by Jeff Maguire (and friends) of what a “missional church” is. Thanks to common craft for the inspiration, Brian Hurst for the art, and blimp pilot Cole Beshore for special effects.

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Legalism

From Ed Stetzer: Today, The Resurgence blog provides a clear path to legalism: How to Become a Legalist: 1. Make rules outside the Bible. 2. Push yourself to try and keep your rules. 3. Castigate yourself when you don’t keep … Continue reading

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Perry Noble’s Thoughts On Healthcare Reform

Here are Perry’s thoughts on the current healthcare reform bill and they way that people, especially believers, are reacting. Good perspective. They are similar to an earlier post by Scott Stewart. By Perry Noble – The short version – it … Continue reading

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Calvinism Is Back

Christian faith: Calvinism is back / The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com. Christian faith: Calvinism is back In America’s Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism. By Josh Burek, Staff writer of … Continue reading

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Are You Gospel-Centered or Just Religious?

Are You Gospel-Centered or Just Religious?  From Scott Stewart: 3 ways to tell. 1. Your reaction when things fall apart. Do you catch yourself saying, “God, why is this happening? I’ve done x, y, and z?” Do suffering, difficulty, and obstacles … Continue reading

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