The subject of seating doesn’t sound very spiritual. But Jesus tells us it is. He said the Pharisees desire the “best seats” in the synagogue (Matthew 23:6). With that comment, Jesus puts his finger on the spiritual nature of our seating arrangements at worship. Every Sunday that we walk into church, we face a spiritual decision. The later you arrive, the less choice you’ll have, but, when you have a choice, which seat will you pick and why?
What might 2025 bring?
It is a very brave/naïve/foolish person (select as applicable) who makes confident and precise predictions about what will happen in the next year. However, buoyed up by my recent track record – looking into the 2020s and predicting that SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (aka COVID-19) will be a serious issue in China, may spread into south-east Asia, but will not develop into a global pandemic, and Putin is a posturing bully who will not launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – I make my predictions for 2025!
The Ministry of Presence A very important Bible passage that prioritizes the ministry of presence is Matthew 25:34-40, where Jesus teaches that when Christians show up to serve the physical vulnerabilities of the least of His people in greatest need they serve Jesus Himself. This text addresses all Christians and ministers. May we all “Have the Ministry of Presence of Body.”
In Scripture...names do matter. So why is the name Jesus significant? On this Feast of the Holy Name, let’s explore why the name of Jesus is important.
6 Ways To Know If You’ve Been Called By God
How about you? How do you know if you’ve been called by God?
Why Trying to Craft Perfect Sermons Will Lead to Pastoral Burnout
More effort doesn’t always lead to better results.
Busy Bags for Church: A Guide for Children’s Ministry Leaders
Busy bags for church are simple yet powerful tools that let families worship together. They are a positive way to keep children engaged at church. Your congregation might provide coloring sheets, children’s bulletins, and crayons. But kid-friendly busy bags for church take that further.
How Healthy Is Your Soul? Six Questions for a New Year
...at the end of a new year, on the edge of another, let’s stop to take some spiritual vitals. How healthy is your soul?
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