Physical locations can play a large part in connecting people to Jesus. They allow us to be conscious of the moment, and inspire us to seek God with a sense of awe.
The truth is that most of us are not called to glamorous lifestyles. In fact, most callings, at least most of the time, tend to be pretty un-glamorous.
Every Sunday I get up and go to church without fearing for my life or safety. I can hardly imagine a world where these things aren’t considered normal.
We celebrate when our kids score soccer goals or get an A on their big tests, but do we celebrate when they open their Bibles or pray before bedtime? If what we celebrate is what we cultivate, we might need to do things differently...
This year celebrates the 500th anniversary since a towering scholar and persistent monk known as Martin Luther published his 95 theses against the Catholic Church, thus paving a way for the Protestant Reformation.
If you've ever read a Christian book and felt defeated, embarrassed, offended, or just bothered, you aren't alone. You might just be reading books the wrong way...