why do we need the church?
In the church, we are pretty good at bearing one another’s burdens when someone needs encouragement or some kind of ministry.
But we seem a little uncomfortable to bear one another’s burdens in regard to sin as it says in Galatians 6. What should we do?
Does your church have cheerleaders?
The body of Christ is the perfect place to find encouragers when you are walking through dark days, find a smile when your heart is weary, and lift you up when you are down!
Whose job is it to serve others within the body of Christ? Our pastor? Church leaders?
You don’t need a title to serve - you just need a heart to serve.
Pray for me, please.
Have you said this to someone lately? or had someone say it to you?
Praying for one another is one of the greatest ministries and benefits of the church. Keep reading to find out how Gina and I have been blessed by the prayers of our friends and family over the past year!
One of the most special items I have in my office is a wooden box.
Keep reading to find out what is in the box and why it is so special to me - and how it connects to why we need the church!
While her tactics could have used some softening, when 6-year-old Anna shared Jesus with 5-year-old Will, she was acting as the church was intended to act - sharing the keys of the kingdom with others!
Even with all its imperfections, I’ve seen the church live up to the description from the book of Acts as a “household of faith” - a family like no other that cares for its own.
Keep reading to find out about Uncle Henry, Aunt Polly, and Tommy from North Mississippi, a precious family from Tennessee, and the “households of faith” who stepped in to surround these families during their times of need.
Is there any benefit from belonging to a church family?
Oh yes! And if you aren’t sure, give it a try!
