“No one will take seriously messengers who claim to bring an urgent message of life and death when it becomes evident that their first concern is to secure their own ease.” - Garland, Mark 6:8-9, NIVAC
“They are to be so dedicated to the task of their mission that personal comforts become inconsequential. When Jesus sends out his disciples, he expects them to concentrate more on getting the message out than getting the finest accommodations.”
- Garland, Mark 6:8-9, NIVAC
“The glory of God is available to you in the church in a way it’s not available to you anywhere else. . . . There is no more important means of discipleship than deep involvement in the life of the church.”
—@TimKellerNYC
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Over the years one of the most difficult parts of pastoring for me has been people leaving our church. Dr. York offers sage, helpful counsel here. https://t.co/XrD7yUCTaR
In all my years of pastoring, I have learned this lesson: a person’s spiritual maturity is not truly visible until they DON’T get their way. Then you see the person.
—@ErikReed