1. Why Do They Hate Us?
Editor’s Note: This is a compelling article bound to offend some. However, Michael brings up some pretty good points that need to be addressed. I, for one, am not going to ignore the reality that Christians are largely despised...
2. Sanctorum Communio
Source: The Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ by David D. Flowers
Note: This little poem “Sanctorum Communio” (Community of the Saints) was written in my personal journal of prayers and meditations on February 4,...
3. Living In One Room
Source: Living in One Room by InternetMonk.com
In Screwtape Letter 10, the senior tempter reminds Wormwood that, as much as possible, he should strive to have his patient lead two completely separate and parallel lives.
It’s basic...
4. Baptism and Martinis
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always,...
5. Why I Love the Institutional Church
Source: Elisa Berry blogs at MatthewAndElisa.com
Recently a dear friend asked a question similar to this: “Why have you abandoned the institutional church? Isn’t she the bride of Christ? She may be messed up but...
Where’s the Worship?
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Matthew Berry on
05 3rd, 2009 |
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Editor’s Note: This editorial by a guest author put to words a topic that my wife and I have been contemplating for the past few months. Namely, where does worship fit in our return to simple,...
Why Do They Hate Us?
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Matthew Berry on
03 17th, 2009 |
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Editor’s Note: This is a compelling article bound to offend some. However, Michael brings up some pretty good points that need to be addressed. I, for one, am not going to ignore the reality...
The Gathering 3/15/09
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Matthew Berry on
03 16th, 2009 |
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Editor’s Note: When approaching the concept of simple/organic church, many people ask, “What do your meetings look like?” If you look outside, you’ll notice that not every plant...
Three Legged Races
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Matthew Berry on
03 16th, 2009 |
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Editor’s Note: Katie and her husband are folks that I have come to respect and love in the past year. Once again, she forms a message that needs to go out into the Body. I will be challenged...
Sanctorum Communio
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Matthew Berry on
03 15th, 2009 |
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Source: The Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ by David D. Flowers
Note: This little poem “Sanctorum Communio” (Community of the Saints) was written in my personal journal of prayers...
Who Should the Church Pay to Serve...
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Matthew Berry on
03 14th, 2009 |
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Editor’s Note: Wow! That’s all I can say to this post. Neil Cole presents a compelling argument for supporting prayer warriors. What I appreciate about this post is the emphasis on...
Who Should the Church Pay to Serve...
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Matthew Berry on
03 14th, 2009 |
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Editor’s Notes: I think this issue is especially pertinent to Western Christianity. According to recent statistics from the Barna group, annual giving to faith-based organizations is expected...
A Lesson about Sowing
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Matthew Berry on
03 13th, 2009 |
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Excited to reach out in our community, recently my husband and I went over to the house of some new friends, Mark and Etsuko. We wanted to ask if they would be interested in doing an LTG (Life Transformation...
The Coming Evangelical Collapse, Pt. 3
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Matthew Berry on
03 12th, 2009 |
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Source: Internetmonk.com by Michael Spencer
UPDATE: Great Minds Think Alike: Jared Wilson heard Tim Keller recently. Here’s the quote from Jared’s summary:
Related to that, he predicted, in...
The Coming Evangelical Collapse, Pt. 2
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Matthew Berry on
03 12th, 2009 |
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Source: Internetmonk.com by Michael Spencer
What will be left after the evangelical collapse?
An evangelicalism far from its historical and doctrinal core. Expect evangelicalism as a whole to look more...
