Elaine Heath said, “The proper context for evangelism is authentic Christian community, here the expression of loving community is the great apologetic for the gospel.” Especially in our day of frayed social fabric, authentic community is itself evangelistic. It’s an indispensable component of our wordless witness. Inviting people to a church service is a good …
Good Deeds for the Heaven Of It!
Jesus said, “They will see your good works”––not necessarily hear your good words––“and glorify your Father in heaven.” Peter echoed the same in his letter to spiritual exiles: “Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” Yes, actions done in …
Joggers and Shadow Boxers
Run in such a way as to get the prize. … Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for …
“Free Attention Giveaways!”
There’s only one gospel, but there’s more than one way to share it. You wouldn’t want your doctor to rush to a diagnosis and treatment of your condition before listening to your description of your pain. That’s a formula for the unnecessary removal of some necessary parts! When we do all the talking and expect …
Play Your Part, Then Get Off The Stage!
I heard someone say the other day, “We're all gonna die, be buried, and be turned into dust and in a couple generations or more most of us won’t even be remembered.” It sort of bummed me out. It’s not like it’s never occurred to me, but putting it like that depressed me a little. …
