Archive for February 1999
Pacifism or Activism?
Today there are a lot of moral issues that the church often ignores or treats with diffidence. The reason for this is to pacify those who may differ with the church, regardless of how clearly the scripture may define a particular sin. In any given congregation today, there are many people who have experienced one…
Read MoreI Just Stopped by to Say Hi!
They were first time visitors to our church. As the pastor, I knew I needed to welcome this couple, as is my practice. I told them that I would stop by and visit them sometime. The husband quickly responded, “Just make sure you call first. The pastor from the church we visited last week knocked…
Read MoreThought For The Day – February 1999
Monday, February 1, 1999 Having conservative Scandinavian Midwest roots, I understand the difficulty that people often have in worship. Although I love to praise and worship God, I still struggle with lifting my hands or bursting out an enthusiastic AMEN ! Some believers come before God as if they are going to take an old…
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