Saturday, March 09, 2024

Saturday Lagniappe: '3 Signs of Biblical Revival' And More


3 Signs of Biblical Revival
Is the Holy Spirit moving? Here’s how you can tell.

3 Ways To Make the Local Church Feel More Like a Family
...here are three simple things your local church can do to feel more like a loving family and less like a stuffy institution.

‘In the name of the Mother, Daughter and Holy Spirit’: Catholic women advocate change
Women meeting in Rome this week to promote female leadership in the Catholic Church are challenging the hierarchy’s resistance to change and its theological emphasis on ‘natural’ gender divisions.

Preaching on Mental Health: Sermons to Demystify and De-Stigmatize
Stress and anxiety seem to be the daily bread for many and the need for a compassionate and understanding approach to mental health in sermons has never been more crucial. We as pastors have the opportunity to create a safe and supportive environment for our congregants to seek healing and understanding through sermons that address mental health with empathy and insight. Here are some strategies to consider....

Why Christians are returning to learning lists, Latin, literature and the liberal arts: the astonishing revival of classical education
Schools have become a political battleground on both sides of the Atlantic in recent years and are often perceived to be hostile to faith. Increasingly, Christians are responding by choosing a very different kind of education for their children. Parents are motivated by research that suggests graduates of what's known as 'classical education' are more likely to grow up to be practising Christians, show tolerance and kindness, and succeed in important areas of life such as family and career.

6 Habits of a Healthy Group Leader
... several characteristics do distinguish a successful healthy group leader. These differentiating factors relate to what a person does as a part of his or her typical weekly lifestyle. It has nothing to do with personality, background or how long one has been a Christian. Instead, healthy cell leaders have incorporated certain habits into their lives. You can join them.

7 Reasons Groups Resist Starting New Ones
Broaching the topic of starting new groups can be painful. If Christians are to go and make disciples, why do groups resist starting new ones?

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