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The dangers of non anti-intellectualism
It's a sad indictment on Christianity that we have come to be known as anti-intellectuals. But you can hardly blame people for getting this impression considering some of what they see us do. But that is not what this post is about. This post is about the dangers of non anti-intellectualism. It would be easier to say "intellectualism," but that term has way too much baggage, so "non anti-intellectualism" will have to do for now.
Cain and Esau
How sad is it when we identify more with the enemies of God then those that are in His family? How many times have we heard the phrase (and maybe said it too), “He/she is better than many Christians I know.” When I first read in the Old Testament about how Cain’s offering was rejected, I was indignant! This is not fair! I would have chosen his sacrifice over a blood sacrifice! Here comes Esau
Needed: New churches
I've recently been thinking about church planting and will present three posts on the topic. I hope this will interest and provoke you, especially if you have not considered or experienced life in a new church. Do We Need More Churches? Based on the National Church Life Surveys, Sydney Anglican bishop Al Stewart recently noted these statistics: Between 1991-2001: Protestant churches in Australia declined by 6% Australian church attendance declined by 3% NCLS figures In
A missionary melody
My pastor, Steven Mock, preached on Psalm 96 on Sunday. He called this Psalm "a missionary melody." "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!" There were three key points that Steven made from the text: 1. Mission starts with worship (v. 1) Mission is about maturing disciples of Jesus Christ. John Piper said "Mission exists because worship doesn't." 2. Mission overflows to the nations (v. 3) They are enslaved