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The Church is a String Around Its Own Finger

Posted by MK | Filed under Church

In The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey Henri Nouwen writes: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm [...]

The End of Church Discipline is Evangelism

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Church

There are very few times we have the recorded words of Jesus giving us a step by step methodology. It’s not that He doesn’t give instruction, for He certainly does. But Jesus didn’t come to primarily give instruction; He came to seek and save the lost. Bearing that in mind, most of His words are [...]

Father, Please Help My Children Submit Prayer Requests

Posted by MK | Filed under Church, Parenting

One of the great privileges I have in serving as an elder in our church is that I get an email every week with the prayer requests that have been submitted to the church throughout the last several days. And I’ve found myself, as I read and pray through them, taking special notice of those [...]

A Simple Word of Caution to the Church Critic

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Imagine the scene with me. You are having a conversation with a friend you know and love. It’s an enjoyable one, as all such conversations are with this person. You talk about the weather, the games over the weekend, and how things are at work. Then, almost casually, your friend turns the talk to a [...]

Seeking the Good Ground to Grow Deep

Posted by MK | Filed under Church, Theology

The tree stood perilously along the edge of the cliff. He was but a young sapling, but there was something inside him that knew he was in a dangerous position. A stiff breeze and he would go over. Just the right number of birds would cause him to topple. And that’s not even mentioning the [...]

I See That Hand, Little Guy

Posted by MK | Filed under Church, Just for Fun, Videos

Ah, preachers… we should, on occasion, think before we speak… (HT:MMI)

Is There Anything More Important Than This?

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Four Reasons to Sing This Weekend

Posted by MK | Filed under Church

This weekend I, like many of you, am going to church. And while I’m there, I anticipate doing a number of things, not the least of which is sing. I’m going to sing, by God’s grace, loudly. But it’s a bit strange when you think about it, right? A bunch of people gathered together to [...]

The Gospel Project Free Webcast Today

Posted by MK | Filed under Church, Current Events

This is something I’m really excited about. Lifeway is launching a new line of gospel-centered studies for all ages called The Gospel Project. Today there is a free webcast about The Gospel Project with Matt Chandler, J.D. Greear, and Ed Stetzer. During the event, these three men will each deliver a brief message: – Matt [...]

An Introvert’s Prayer on the Day of Community Group

Posted by MK | Filed under Church

Father – Tonight Jana and I will host a group of wonderful people in our home. I’m so thankful for these people, for they are Your people. They love you and they love us. They are considerate and polite, always thankful to us to be in our home. They have, in every way, accepted our [...]

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