You may not be aware of this debate unless you stepped into a Christian sub-culture, but many believers argue about if it is wise to participate in Halloween. Some say yes and take their kids to haunted houses in devil costumes (one extreme), and others throw (let’s be honest) lame “Harvest Parties” for their local [...]
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Wisdom for Christians on Halloween
Posted in History, Missional Living on October 31, 2008 | Comments Off
The Obnoxious, the Cowards, and the Faithful in Gospel Witness.
Posted in Church Planting, Missional Living on September 26, 2008 | Comments Off
Pastor Tim Keller, of Redeemer Presbyterian Church In New York City, on having a faithful gospel ministry:
The Best Church Model: The Godward Church
Posted in Missional Living on February 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There are many popular church models out there. We have the traditional, no social drinking, alter call, personal relationship with Jesus model. Older fundamentalists like this model. We have the seeker, market savvy, program loaded, “felt needs” Jesus model. Baby boomers enjoy this model. Finally, we have the popular missional, move to an urban area, live [...]
Can Christians relate to sinners?
Posted in Missional Living on May 31, 2007 | 4 Comments »
In American culture, many people have experienced or have seen ways in which so called Christians relate to other people. For some people they see the idiots on the news who carry “God hates fags” signs — as if that will draw people to the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Others may have experience a [...]