The enemy typically utilizes very justifiable reasons and circumstances to isolate you from your community.
Success in Ministry is determined not by numbers but by the increase of people’s knowledge and love of God. “Pastor as Public Theologian”
The pastor’s special role is to build people into the house of God, the body of Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. K. Vanhoozer
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There will be times when divisions within Christ's community aren't yet resolved. So we don't make the decision. We decide to be patient.
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“There is no way to have a real relationship without becoming vulnerable to hurt.”
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Let go of the task of fixing the world, rather stretch out your hand to mend the brokenness that is within your reach.
We don’t need to change the world - we need to BE that part of the world that is already changed by Christ. ~ @BrianZahnd
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Young pastor when U go thru tough times at ur church 4 doing something hard/right focus on those who stayed w/u not those who left
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Learn to ask questions related to one's motives rather than assuming one's motives. #conversation101
Jesus was a FRIEND of sinners. Our greatest witness will be genuine, Christ-centered, honest, selfless, loyal, celebratory friendship. #FP
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“Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship.”
Such a great post... xitter.cf/gpackiam/status/831898…
Every time we welcome the stranger, forgive an enemy, or protect the vulnerable, we are a signpost to the future. mysteryoffaithblog.com/2017/…
Traditions (rhythms, habits, disciplines, practices) can help us remain faithful when the feeling/mood is not there.
This message from bishop @edgungor is so timely and brilliant. I need to listen 1,000 times! “WE need to be responsible for OUR feelings”
At Pentecost, some were amazed, some made fun, some were cut to the heart, some embraced the message, some devoted themselves to a new way.
Listening to “Our Anabaptist Thread pt. 1” by @greg_boyd and getting wrecked! ow.ly/NugC308TaJY






