Protection
Protection By Dr. Troy N. Rust Note: This article was also featured in the January 8 edition of the Baptist and Reflector as the commentary on the January 19 Explore the […]
Gifts That Make a Difference
The anticipation of Christmas makes us think of gifts. When I was a child the arrival of the Sears Christmas Wish Book immediately set my mind to picking out things
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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 3 – Fruitless Busyness
FRUITLESS BUSYNESS (This is the third installment in a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus.) Most churches have certain “big” events they host each year. These
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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 2 – The Silver Bullet Solution
Last month I began a series of articles on worldly alternatives to a gospel focus. Remember, these approaches can be deceptively attractive as they shift the church’s focus from the
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Patterns of Dysfunction, Pt. 1 – Building a Crowd
I often find myself thinking through the common patterns that lead to dysfunction and decline in local churches. While there are many factors involved in each unique situation, I have
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