In theory, at least, small groups are meant to resemble the New Testament churches. The problem, however, is that small groups have the potential to fall short of that ideal: to place an emphasis on fellowship rather than study, to cultivate shallow relationships that masquerade as serious ones, and to alienate introverted believers who prefer one-on-one time or dedicated study to group discussions and open sharing. [Click title to read more]
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A Confession To Previous Generations Within The Church
The things that you grew up with, that you treasured, that influenced you spiritually and helped guide you to God and helped you in His ways? I haven't always valued them like you have. I haven't always been respectful of them. And I'm sorry. [Click title to read more.]
The Pharisee Problem
If we must err, let us err on the side of grace. [Click on title to read more.]
Why The Church Should Be A Bad Business
The danger in this is that - if we're not careful - the loving and serving that the church is supposed to be doing can get submerged beneath a corporate outlook. The Message becomes a logo. Outreach becomes a business wherein believers supply love in exchange for attendance, salvations, and baptisms, and are tempted to move on when they see no signs of a harvest.
Samaritan's Song 