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Recommendation #5: Choose a church that proclaims and embodies the gospel of Jesus Christ

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Part 8 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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It is often said that the Holy Spirit gives birth to the church. I’ve said such a thing on Pentecost Sunday, and there’s a large measure of truth in this statement. But it could also be said that the […]

Recommendation #4: Meet with the Pastor

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Part 7 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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So far I’ve put up three recommendations for those who are looking for a new church home:
#1: Clarify what you value most in a church, though with an open mind and heart.
#2: Look for a church that is essentially […]

Recommendation #3: Use the Internet

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Part 6 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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In my last post, I wrote that if you’re looking for a church, you should find one that is “essentially orthodox.” The church should affirm as essential beliefs that which Christians have affirmed as essential for centuries (Jesus as […]

Some Texas Critters

Monday, May 26th, 2008

One of the things I’m enjoying about Texas is the wildlife. My family and I live in the Hill Country outside of San Antonio, a relatively rural spot with lots of wildlife, both native to the area and exotic. (Did you know the word exotic comes from the Greek word exotikos, which means “from the […]

Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Blessed Are Those Who Are Maligned for the Sake of Jesus
READ Matthew 5:1-12
 ”God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you […]

You Know You’re in a Small Town When . . . More from the Boerne Police Blotter

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

April 4
544 mile marker Interstate 10, 8:42 p.m., Police stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver for possession of marijuana. A passenger was issued a citation for an open container. [MDR: An open container? Of what? Or is it illegal in Texas simply to have any open container in your car: peanuts, jam, etc.?]
April 7
400 […]

Recommendation #2: Look for a church that is essentially orthodox, unless . . . .

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Part 5 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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In my last post I suggested that if you’re looking for a church, you should clarify your basic values for a church, but with an open mind and heart, since God might surprise you. This suggestion might seem to […]

Recommendation #1: Clarify what you value most in a church, though with an open mind and heart.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Part 4 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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As most of my blog readers know, recently my family and I moved from California to Texas. We had a fairly easy time deciding that we wanted to live in Boerne, a small town on the outskirts of San […]

Choosing a Church: A Few More Preliminaries

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Part 3 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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Yesterday I put up a few preliminary comments to lay some groundwork for this series on choosing a church:
1. How you choose a church depends on your basic understanding of the church.
2. In a sense, we don’t choose the […]

Choosing a Church: Some Preliminary Comments

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Part 2 of series: Choosing a Church: Some Recommendations
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I’m continuing to collect input from my blog readers on choosing a church. Thanks for your comments and emails. Keep ‘em coming!
Before I start offering some recommendations on how to choose a church, I want to make some preliminary […]

Choosing a Church: Your Help Needed

Monday, May 19th, 2008

A friend of mine and faithful reader of my blog has suggested that I do a series on choosing a church. What should one look for when seeking a new church? What is most important? How should one go about finding a new church? Etc. etc. etc.
I think my friend has an excellent idea, especially […]

Sunday Inspiration from The High Calling

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

 
READ Matthew 5:1-12
“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Ever since sin broke God’s perfect world, sadness pervades our existence. Oh, to be sure, there are times when we rejoice. But we also experience times of mourning, even extended seasons of grieving. We mourn for many reasons: […]

A Couple of Good Leads: Lapinator and Overstock.com

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

As most of my readers know, I don’t accept advertising on this website. But, upon occasion, I do point my readers to products or services that I have found helpful. Today I want to highlight Lapinator and Overstock.com.
Lapinator
Every now and then I actually want to use my laptop computer on my lap. The problem is […]

Avoiding Pulpit Pride: Advice for Preachers

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Part 5 of series: Pride and the Power of the Pulpit
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In my last post, I suggested what a person should do if his or her preacher fell prey to pulpit pride and started to preach irresponsibly. In today’s post, I want to offer advice for preachers about […]

What Should You Do If Your Preacher Falls Prey to Pulpit Pride?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Part 4 of series: Pride and the Power of the Pulpit
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As I wrap up this series on Pride and the Power of the Pulpit, I want to speak practically to those who find themselves in a situation not unlike that of Barack Obama. What should you do […]
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