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You struck a chord in my heart. Beautiful!

I think that is the point I tried unsuccessfully to make. Why are these Churches growing while American Churches fail. This is the debate we need to have.

When you look at statistics it is pretty scary. Here's more: From 2007 to 2014 Americans who claim to be Christian declined by 7.8%. Those who claim non-Christian faith rose 1.2% (probably immigration). Those who claim to be unaffiliated with any faith rose by 6.7%. In my parents...

I believe it was both physical and spiritual. In both cases the focus is on those who belong to Christ. In my reading from the Book of Acts Peter clearly addresses both physical and spiritual hunger. After tending to those in his care he then supported outreach. (At least that is my humble...

Something has bothered me for a long time, an uneasiness that refuses to resolve. This may prove controversial and not everyone will agree or support these thoughts. That’s OK, here goes anyway. The internet has allowed me to research and read hundreds of Vision and Mission statements from...

If anyone relies solely on a church for their spiritual enlightenment they will be disappointed. You can't shift that responsibility onto anything but yourself. Maybe I am dull but have no idea what a "Christian Lifestyle" actually entails. Is this following Christian Rules? It's a long...

Wow....beautiful!

Well done! Those who have had torments tearing at their chest while wondering about the purpose can really relate to what you have written.

I wrote this after the line-of-duty death of a friend. He was shot in the head as he exited his squad car in response to a "Shots Fired" call. He died instantly. I believe in my heart he did experience a flash of light as arms grabbed him and held him tight. RIP Brother.

I know… What magical feeling you have when patrolling a neighborhood at 4:00am, How you feel when the sun finally begins to rise after a long, quite shift, How you probe the neighborhood’s alleys and lanes where bad things start, All the subtle ways you use the badge, uniform and car to keep...

You can be struck down at any time but that is not God's will. His will is that you enter a personal relationship with Him. In that relationship is true rest and comfort, even in those difficult times when He can only hear your groans. He understands them perfectly. Life hurts and sometimes...

God's word, as recorded in the Bible is infallible, unfortunately man's understanding of that word is not. There are parts that are difficult and appear incomprehensible or contradictory. The enemy looks for those to attack the entire book and then God himself. (I hope my response did not...

What is "well written"? The Bible is not a novel, or biography or history but the revealed word of God. There is nothing to compare it against. Most of the bible is beautiful poetry, there are even jewels of beauty hidden in the most apparently mundane parts of the OT. More astonishingly...

Physically tired; yes, but more, Emotionally, spiritually, intellectually weary. Going takes every bit of energy, Tomorrow is yesterday yet again. Exhausted by the search, Praying empty prayers. No more books and no more answers, From good willed people who never seek. Churches are the same...

Uplifting. Thank you.

Rejoice that God is working in you. You are not a disappointment, you never will be. Only when our self is brought low and we go through periods that appear dark can God reveal his truths to us. May I suggest Andrew Murray's little book "Humility" as a resource to your Bible studies? Only...

There is numbness that makes walking difficult, here also is sharp shooting pain that is difficult to treat. The girl is my absolute hero.

I rub my wife's toes. She has neuropathy and even when asleep it makes her feel better. All the while thanking God for the sleeplessness and opportunity to serve. Usually I eventually fall back asleep.

While this is not a direct summary, you may enjoy Henri Nouwen's little book The Return of The Prodigal Son. Nouwen uses a Rembrandt painting of the same name to go deeper into the story. Interestingly, he focuses much attention on the "Older Son" and what decision he made to his fathers urgings.

Denham; isolated, unknown, Long outlived by usefulness, Between other lonely places, No one known calls home. Sand blown fields stretch out away, Farmers of corn and beans and sandburs. Nothing changes, there was never luster, It is faint and old and gray. Once a store, a bar, a post office...