Characteristics of a Growing Church

Interesting 3-point article on Forthright: Characteristics of a Growing Church

We may be right, but are we humble?

Interesting Forthright article from October 2006: The Burden of Being Right. Being right carries responsibilities, not the least of which is humility.

Confession good for soul, but not enough

Proverbs 28:13 says: "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."

In religious circles, we often hear the phrase, "Confession is good for the soul." But confession alone is not enough. There must be a change in the behavior one has admitted to.

Nadab and Abihu: Sincere Worship?

Does it really matter what we do in worship if we are sincere?

Read an article addressing this question by Bob Prichard on House to House/Heart to Heart's website.

You Never Know

"You never know when someone observed an act or heard a message or allowed a seed planted in his or her heart to grow. You may go for years thinking that you have failed to reach or touch someone you love, only to find that your love and efforts have made a difference.

When should we quit praying for the lost?"

Click to continue reading this article by Phil Sanders on Forthright Magazine's website.