Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Wednesday's Catch: 'Low-Tide Evangelism' And More


Low-Tide Evangelism
"Ultimately, the tide will turn—at some point. One day, the knowledge of God will flood the earth “as the waters cover the sea” (Hab. 2:14). And we might well see revival in the West in our lifetime...."

Responding to the militarization of immigration policy
"The church must now confront the tension between political support and moral responsibility...While Christians are called to respect governing authorities, this does not mean blind allegiance.

Meddling with Methodism and domesticating the Baptists
American religious historian Nathan Hatch famously argued that when you scratch beneath the surface of piety and polity that distinguishes them, Baptists and Methodists are actually more alike than they appear because the same cultural forces of democratic populism shaped both movements. Even still, encounters between 19th-century Methodist circuit riders and Baptist farmer preachers often were contentious.

Cultivating Gratitude: A Spiritual Reflection on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday; it is a spiritual practice celebrating God’s abundance and expressing gratitude for all that God provides. Lewis Center Associate Director Jessica Anschutz reflects on the spiritual significance of Thanksgiving and practical ways to cultivate gratitude in our daily lives.

Cultivate Generosity through Thankful Living
Sharron Blezard emphasizes fostering a lifestyle of gratitude, or “thanksliving,” in both individual and congregational practices. She encourages creative, intentional ways to inspire deeper discipleship and transformative stewardship by instilling gratitude, generosity and faith by cultivating awareness of God’s abundance, sharing stories of impact, and living boldly.

11 Most Popular Bible Verses at Thanksgiving
Many look to Bible verses, particularly in Psalms, to help them express their gratitude and thankfulness around Thanksgiving.

Signing church services for the Deaf is a work of love — and a willingness to learn the Bible
'One missed sign or one missed concept can prevent others from working out their service salvation on that day', said Bronte Stewart, who founded an ASL interpretation program at her church in 2014.

This Thanksgiving Invite International Students into Your Home
Opportunities to share the gospel and invite non-believers to observe your life in Christ aren’t hard to find.

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