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Church Discipline: The Solution to Church Hurt
As I’ve read and reread the New Testament, I am increasingly struck by the glaring lack of discipline today as compared to the early church. I cannot recall a sermon or teaching in my entire Christian life on the Matthew 18 process of confronting a believer who has sinned against you. In case you haven’t… Read more
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The Church has a Pacing Problem
This summer I will begin my eighth season of coaching cross country at the local high school. One of the most common mistakes of new runners is the problem of pacing. If you go out too fast, you burn out. If you go too slow, your poor performance costs the whole team. Paul was wise… Read more
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We Need to Church Better
Fewer Programs and Events, More Discipleship Relationships I no longer serve on committees at church. The last one I was on was the discipleship committee. I thought it would be right up my alley: I am the Area Director for a disciple-making parachurch youth ministry, and I have a passion for lifelong discipleship through the… Read more