Earlier this week at ThomRainer.com:
God is faithful — Elizabeth Hyndman
When we’re still waiting, when the ring finger remains empty, when the diagnosis means pain, when the job goes to someone else, when there’s no plus sign on the pregnancy test, when there’s an empty seat at our table, God is faithful. He is faithfully with us, to the end of the age.
4 Uncomfortable Church Trends — Landon Coleman
these are trends I don’t quite understand. They’re trends I would not want to uncritically embrace at Immanuel. And if I were searching for a church for my family, these practices would probably prevent me from joining a particular church. Enough disclaimers and explanations. Here are 4 church trends that make me uncomfortable:
Four Essentials of a Great Christmas Eve Service — Sam Rainer
Your Christmas Eve service is worth the effort. Families are often together during this time. That uncle who refuses to go to church will often capitulate and go to a Christmas Eve service, since the rest of the family is going together. Those who are detached from the church will often return for sentimental reasons. Additionally, the unchurched will recognize many of the Christmas songs, so they are more likely to participate. If the New Year is all about resolve, then Christmas is all about hope. Christmas is one of the few traditions in our culture that is universally accepted. With these thoughts in mind, there are four essentials of a great Christmas Eve service.
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