@SamRainer Gen Z is so open to Jesus. Many churches aren’t willing or able to embrace the change needed to reach them.
Not a good sign for the SBC at large. Great opportunity for the churches that will embrace change.
Harvest is plentiful, workers are few.
@Skyline_Chili My go to order: medium 5 way, 2 cheese coneys (one regular cheese, one habanero). And a York Peppermint Patty for dessert! Happy National Chili Day! #SkylineSweepstakes
Definitive Ranking of Best Sports Moments:
1) First weekend of March Madness
2) CFP Semifinal day
3) Super Bowl Sunday
4) The Masters Tournament
5) CFP National Championship
*Honorable Mention*
NBA Finals
Kentucky Derby
World Series
Some tips for Bible reading in the new year:
- Have a plan. People don’t plan to fail. They fail to plan. Most years I use a laminated plan from Rose Publishing. This year I’m using a Spurgeon devotional. But I knew weeks ago what I’d be doing.
- Reduce friction. Put your Bible and study stuff in an easy place to access in the morning. Do the same thing every time in the same place.
- Prioritize the habit. If you miss a day or two, don’t give up. Don’t try to catch up. Just start fresh.
- Set expectations. Everyday in the Word won’t result in a halo over your head and a brilliant moment of inspiration. Some might. Most days are just about feeding on the Word and training your heart by habit. “I hid your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” “Tune my heart to sing thy praise.”
- The good news? This simple habit, over time, will bear much fruit. You’ll grow to love your morning reading. And it will change your life. Consistent Bible reading over a lifetime is what Tim Keller credits most for his preaching.
“The gospel of the grace of God promises peace to every man who accepts it; where else can peace be found, but in the message of Jesus? And what a peace it is! This it was of which the angels sang when they said ‘Peace on Earth.” -Spurgeon