Saturday, February 22, 2020

Saturday Lagniappe: Observing the Season of Lent and More



5 Ways Lent Participation Deepened My Faith

Rachel Sinclair shares how observing the Lenten Season deepened her faith. Read More

Planning a Worship Service for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday will be upon us soon. Like all elements of the Christian Church liturgical calendar, Ash Wednesday is an effective way to preach the gospel and “walk through” the gospel story. At our church, Sojourn, we always observe Ash Wednesday with an early morning service. Read More

Loneliness in the US, the UK, the Garden of Eden, and the Church

Vivek Murthy, former Surgeon General of the United States, believes it is not good for you to be alone. In fact, the former Surgeon General is on a crusade against loneliness because of the damage that loneliness produces in people’s lives. According to Murthy loneliness is the biggest health problem facing our country....Leaders in the United Kingdom have reached the same conclusion. Read More

5 Freakish Things a Church Must Do

Christians are a peculiar people. God describes us that way in His Word.... What a community of peculiar people believes and holds to will be a bit freakish to the world. Therefore, your church should be seen as a bit odd, freakish, and otherworldly. Here are five peculiar things a church must do.... Read More

5 Church Leadership Lessons I Learned from Mose's Father-in-Law

I know that’s not a very intriguing or sexy title…no clickbait there. However, to this day, the best leadership book I’ve ever read is the Bible (and like you, I’ve read a lot of leadership books). One of the most interesting leadership interactions I’ve ever read about is out of Exodus chapter 18. Read More

Why It's Good Not to Be in Charge (5 Things You Can Learn While You Wait for the Keys)

Few things are more frustrating for young leaders than being limited in their role. Read More

Want Your Kids to Stay Christian? Double Down on Home Discipleship

Data suggests that what you do with your free time affects your family’s long-term spiritual formation. Read More

The FAQS: What You Should Know About Polygamy in America

What just happened? Earlier this week the Utah Senate unanimously passed a bill that effectively decriminalizes polygamy. Read More

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