Timeless wisdom for pastors with forward-thinking solutions.
The only way to be "truly" consistent is as a non-Christian. If we are to be Christians at all, we will be inconsistent ones. We will be right some of the time and wrong some of the time. What Jesus asks of us is that we strive to take the "right some of the time" and make it an ever-increasing portion of the time (Christian growth).
Our pastoral forefather, George Herbert, orients us to the music that stops the flow of discouragement.
How will congregations find places in dense, expensive urban areas?
The sanctuary quieted as it cleared. The worship team finished packing up and departed. Daniel’s thoughts faded, interrupted by the sound of Norma’s voice.