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Comment on Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Smaller Church? by Rev. Stephen Row

Rev. Stephen Row — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:22:54 +0000

As a pastor of 32 years who has worked in both small (tiny) and large churches, I prefer small churches. I love these “reasons” and believe they are unequivocally true. In the past I have “lost” parishioners who have left for megachurches and my reaearch has shown they left because they wanted to “be where the action is.” I find this no different than worldly reasons people would rather go see a rock concert than listen to a guitarist perform solo at a coffee house. It is a herd mentality and this, in my opinion, is anti-thetical to the gospel. Biblically it smacks of the kind of worldly rivalry that the apostle Paul encountered at Corinth. It is the “cult of personality” (no apologies for the “pun” here) that pervades our sick American culture.

Comment on 3 Causes that need YOUR help TODAY by Zoie Schultz

Zoie Schultz — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:50:13 +0000

Hello, my name is Zoie Schultz and I’m with the Mansfield High School EAST Lab program. I’ve heard about what happened in Haiti at school and on the television constantly. I would like to offer my assistance in raising money to help rebuild Haiti. Even if I can only raise a little amount I would still like to try my hardest to help in your endevours. I would like to hear back from you as soon as possible.
Sincerly,
Zoie Schultz

Comment on What I have learned living in Las Vegas by Jasmine Cookenour

Jasmine Cookenour — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:34:28 +0000

I would like to know if it is okay if the picture that says “Grace City” on it, can be used as part of advertisement for a new church that I will soon be a part of. I am working Grace City Baptist Church that is forming in Paradise, Las Vagas. Thank you.

Comment on Stay the same? by Janie

Janie — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:14:18 +0000

I find it all really perplexing. I guess I just don’t understand the idea of Jesus Christ, or maybe I’m over thinking it? Is the idea that people realize that they would be better off living *as if* someone died for their sins? Better off *as if* God existed and were a benevolent God. I want to believe. But I just can’t. There is a huge disconnect for me. I don’t understand where everyone else’s belief stems from and it’s so hard for me to dicipher if we (we = anyone, I guess) even mean the same things when we are talking about faith and God. It’s all such a puzzle to me. That typed… The only “feeling” I’ve ever had that there is a God, are in serendipitous events. Coincidences, if you will. So… if single points of coincidences are where I occasionally find my faith… well, the chances of me staying with it… I don’t know. These sorts of feelings come every few years. It just seems bleak to me. Maybe I’ve just never come to faith. O_O Thanks for posting!!

Comment on It’s Not the Church’s Job by Creneestokes

Creneestokes — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0000

I am in agreement with this for the most part, as long as you he is talking about food in the physical sense (not spiritual). The church’s job is to feed spiritually, to feed the word of God to believers, to offer forgiveness and redemption through the body and blood, through our Lord’s supper. I think this way of thinking is pervasive throughout American thinking. We want to be in everyone else’s business but our own. We do want to take responsibility, but for others rather than ourselves, trying to correct injustice as we see it, to end poverty (as if it could be done). And we expect the government to make sure we are educating our kids, keeping crime in check, etc., when most of this should be done in the context of the family. And yes, spiritual education should start at home, if it is possible. Many do not get this and we are responsible to help those who are spiritually starving. And of course we do not turn a blind eye and have no mercy if there is need. But if there will always be need. This lost and dying world is as good as dead and our main hope, our lasting hope is for the age to come. The crux of the problem is a epidemic of “this age” thinking.

Comment on When It’s Your Turn by mohan37

mohan37 — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Praying for your family, man.

Comment on When It’s Your Turn by mohan37

mohan37 — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Praying for your family, man.

Comment on What is the hardest thing you have endured? by When It’s Your Turn « Down Write Honest

When It’s Your Turn « Down Write Honest — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:07:30 +0000

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Comment on What I have learned managing a Church Bookstore by Geneva

Geneva — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:21:00 +0000

Thought provoking. Thank you!

Comment on What I have learned managing a Church Bookstore by Geneva

Geneva — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:21:00 +0000

Thought provoking. Thank you!