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.gifs for the gifted.
If you’re still coming off the Sunday slump into the Monday madness, lighten up with this .gif-rich blog of commonly felt pastoral emotions: On Staff at a Church. Thanks to the anonymous creators of the Tumblr for writing us and sharing! Enjoy.
-Paul
That moment in the 1st service when I nail the punchline to my opening sermon illustration:
THAT MOMENT IN THE 2ND SERVICE WHERE I SLIGHTLY CHANGE MY DELIVERY AND IT DIES A THOUSAND SLOW DEATHS:
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The Russell Moore Show
Ashley Hales, CT’s editorial director for print, and Russell discuss this year’s reads.
News
Seventeen years after the former Hindu kingdom became a secular state, Christians have a pathway to legal recognition.
The immorality of killing the old and ill has never been in question for Christians. Nor is our duty to care for those the world devalues.
Nativity scenes show us the loving parents we all need—and remind me that my own parents estranged me over my faith.
In place of large evangelism outreaches, churches try to be more intentional in the face of religious restrictions and theological changes.
Wire Story
Even if members are politically active and many leaders are often outspoken about issues and candidates they support, most congregations make great efforts to keep politics out of the church when they gather.
News
Adult alumni “commanded a seat at the table” to negotiate for full inquiry.
Angels are everywhere in the Bible. The Christmas season reminds us to take them seriously.
