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Church Dropouts Have Risen to 64%—But What About Those Who Stay? – Barna Group

September 5, 2019

When Barna president David Kinnaman published his 2011 book You Lost Me, we heard from many people (especially church leaders) who were shocked to learn that 59 percent of young adults with a Christian background had dropped out of church at some point during their 20s—many for just a time, but some for good. Eight … More Church Dropouts Have Risen to 64%—But What About Those Who Stay? – Barna Group

The 8th “I AM” ?

September 4, 2019

And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” (Exodus 3:14 NKJV) Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” (NJKV) Jesús les dijo: De cierto, de cierto os digo: … More The 8th “I AM” ?

Today in Church History

September 4, 2019

Dying Henry Lyte Asked God to Stay Near Henry Francis Lyte was desperately ill with tuberculosis. He did not expect to live. He was so sick, in fact, that he had prepared a farewell sermon to preach later on this morning, September 4, 1847. Meanwhile he drew a paper toward him on which he had begun … More Today in Church History

Jesus Said “I AM” Part VII

September 3, 2019

“I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I … More Jesus Said “I AM” Part VII

Jesus Said “I AM” Part VI

September 2, 2019

About a dozen years ago I wrote an article for a small Prison Ministry newsletter that apparently was quite controversial. In it I made the statement that Jesus was the most “dogmatic” person to ever live. When one considers that Dogmatic today conjures up the idea of arrogance, narrow-minded and unmoving compared to the more … More Jesus Said “I AM” Part VI

Evolutionism Poisons Christian Worship

September 2, 2019

At Moody Bible Institute, I was taught the church’s mission could be organized into three basic functions: worship, evangelism, and the edification (building up) of believers. If a church undertook an activity that couldn’t reasonably be plugged into one of those functions, then that activity was a distraction from its mission. Have you ever considered … More Evolutionism Poisons Christian Worship

Pretend Church (Playing House… of god)

September 2, 2019

Originally posted on Fat Beggars School of Prophets:
I grew up with a baby sister, and Mom and Dad bought her a play kitchen and dinette set. These toys were a hit, a feature of many an hour spent in play time. The reason I mention it is because sometimes Sis would ask me to…

The Joys Of Motherhood!

September 2, 2019

Originally posted on The Abuse Expose' with Secret Angel:
The joys of motherhood… are innumerable at best… and multiple over years… despite many trials and tests. For the joys a child brings… are God’s blessings indeed… and they can’t be discounted… by any child’s misdeeds. So let’s count our blessings… and thank God for them…

Fear of Thee

September 1, 2019

Mi carne se ha estremecido por temor de ti, Y de tus juicios tengo miedo. (RVR 1960) Treasury of David by C.H. Spurgeon My flesh trembleth for fear of thee. Such was his awe in the presence of the Judge of all the earth, whose judgment he had just now been considering, that he did exceedingly … More Fear of Thee

Today in Church History

September 1, 2019

Cambridge Synod Sets Church-State Relationship When the Puritans arrived in New England, they were sure that the best form of government was to be found in the practice of the early church. They attempted to live out their ideas, designing their civil government around their faith. In doing so, they made immense strides toward popular … More Today in Church History