Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: It’s All About Me
In short, when we’re in a Bible study, rather than asking what this passage means “for me,” let’s start by asking what it means for God’s cosmic, eternal, redemptive plan. Once we see the big picture, perhaps then we can rightly see what it means for us individually.
In reality, the life application may not be blessings and primroses. The life application may be that if I’m called to suffer, I should suffer for God.
Neurological research has revealed that the effect of internet pornography on the human brain is just as potent—if not more so—than addictive chemical substances such as cocaine or heroin
Four Foundations of Handling God’s Word
How we handle the Word of God matters. As preachers, we have a limited time with our audience every week. The question is how will we use that time? Will we handle the Word of God in a way that demonstrates its authority in our lives and over the lives of our listeners?
A committee-run church can be ugly
The understanding of the ministry focus of committees needs to include three things; the third of which is the most important. First, they need a clear, simple concise statement of their ministry and the arenas where they have authority to act so they can appropriately focus. Second, they need a clear, simple concise statement of what is not their ministry and where they do not have authority to act so they can appropriately collaborate with others.
Third, and did I say this was the most important? They need a clear understanding of principles that should guide their work as a ministry of the congregation.
Churches Take a Stand on Pews, Replacing Them With Chairs
Sauder Manufacturing Co., an Ohio concern that is a top U.S. provider of church seating, said pews still dominate in more liturgical denominations, such as Roman Catholicism.
But overall, the share of pew sales is declining, while cushioned metal chairs, complete with hymnal racks, are now an estimated 35% of the market, says marketing director Rick Mueller. A decade ago, these chairs were minor players, he says.
But perhaps the most compelling reason to tip 25% is understanding the economics of the restaurant business. Almost four in 10 restaurant industry workers earn at or below the federal minimum wage, even after factoring in tips, according to a study by the Aspen Institute. As a result, servers experience almost three times the poverty rate of the workforce as a whole and rely on food stamps at nearly double the rate of the general population.
You Won’t Believe This Netflix Customer Service Rep Is Real
A Netflix spokesperson confirmed to The Huffington Post that this incredible, “Star Trek”-laden back-and-forth between a subscriber and a customer service representative is indeed real.
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