"Just because someone calls themself a Christian doesn't mean they are a good representation of Jesus."

"Gossip is nasty. It is never good and should be despised by all who love Christ and his church."

Gospel Tracts. I like them. Some hate them. Many use them, while others avoid them. I read once where Spurgeon said more had been won to...

"Bring two of every living thing into the ark. Bring male and female of them into it... Two of every kind of animal will come to you (Genesis 6:19-20)."

On either side of the equation, spiritual authority is not an easy thing. For parents and and husbands and elders, for people given spiritual authority over others, what do we do with that authority?

I feel and hear the frustrations that many senior adults have as they see the ways that churches are taking extra precautions. Our senior adults can make the entire process easier, with less contention and with more preference for one another, if you will lead us in love.

If evangelism is a central priority in a church, then evangelism training should be central, as well.

The bride of Christ demonstrates Christ's love in the midst of pain.