Tag: true church
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No, God Doesn’t Like ‘Churchy’ People
Have you ever heard someone talk about people playing church instead of being the church? I have. It is one of those statements that is just vague enough to sound profound and still be interpreted just about any way a person wants to interpret it. It’s a type of statement that doesn’t really help anyone…
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True Christianity is Something Different Than You Might Expect
I was going to start this lesson by stating that this section of Jesus’ sermon is the most important part! I feel like that each week with the passage we are learning. The truth is that every word, verse, passage, and section of Scripture is just as important and necessary as what came before and…
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Church(ish)- New Book Now Available!
The story is too familiar. You visit a church and everyone is nice, but no one seems to truly care. The people wear masks of righteousness only to, after you have committed yourself, remove those masks to reveal the face of a horrid witch-like creature. Or, perhaps, a different mask is worn: a mask…
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Is Jesus Really That Important In Church? Genuine Church Part 2
Is Jesus actually important in church? As I write this, the question seems odd. I am a Christ follower and most of those who will read this will consider themselves to be Christ followers. I might need to explain the question. Of course, we will say that, yes, Christ is important in church! He died…
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What is a Genuine Church? Part 1: Soli Deo Gloria
I have a very introverted personality. This does not mean that I hate being around people. It doesn’t mean that I’m socially awkward. It doesn’t mean that I am afraid of human interaction. It does mean that I am usually quiet. It means that I find solitude and reflection energizing. It means that being around…