The need to critique everything because it doesn't align with your emphasis, theology or perspective is a sign of immaturity. I cannot make the boundaries of my opinion the boundaries of the kingdom.
“The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity.”
― Leonard Ravenhill
Two images that come together for Christians on Sunday:
We are Exiles: the experience of often being socially and culturally diminished in this world.
We are the Temple: the experience of being the place of the concentrated power and presence of God.
More than 11,000 lives lost. As the death toll rises in the wake of the #earthquakes in #Turkey and #Syria, teams press on to find more survivors. Text or give to join Convoy’s disaster relief.
Is it possible that many of us trust the written word (Scriptures) which were inspired by the Holy Spirit of God more than we trust the Spirit of God who authored those Scriptures? Has Scripture replaced God for some of us?
I read this perfect quote today. It made me wonder about what adjectives describe “that wonderful state” that makes ministry possible.
What if the object was never to do ministry? But to be so full of peace, compassion, and kindness that ministry becomes the inevitable outcome.
Convoy of Hope is responding in communities in southern #Georgia that were impacted by severe weather. 🧡 Over 200 families were impacted by a #tornado, leaving their homes damaged and many without power. Convoy is providing essential resources and food for them.