Saturday, October 09, 2021

Saturday Lagniappe: 'Scot McKnight: Why Legalism Isn’t What You Think' and More


This is the longer of the two articles by Scott McKnight to which I am posting links. In this article Scott wrestles with the tough subject of legalism. Our salvation is a gift, a gift that we receive by faith, but havuing received that gift, we are expected to emulate Jesus' character, teaching, and example, and not go our own way, doing whatever is right in our own sight.

Diluting the Medicene
This is the shorter of Scott's two articles. It is the kind of article that we read and then say "ouch" because it hits home.

Prayer Tips: For What Should We Pray?
"Your will be done," Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane. Jacob Tanner reminds us that we should not only pray that God's will should be done but also God's name should be honored throughout the earth.

The Best Darn Fall Kickoff Ideas…Period
It's fall and despite the pandemic it's time to kick off our church's youth ministry for the season.

Opening Prayers for Youth Groups: 11 Ideas for Your Next Meeting
One of the greatest gifts that we can give our youth is the gift of expectant prayer. Our prayers need not be lengthy but neither should they be perfunctory. Most importantly, they should convey the expectation that God will answer them.

12 Active Indoor Games for Children About Faith
12 active indoor games for children about faith that teach, challenge, inspire, and lead kids into deeper faith.

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