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The American Evangelical Church is in Trouble

The American evangelical church is in trouble and there is only one way out! God is still faithful and there is much that the church is doing right, so let’s look at that first. To clarify, I am writing about the evangelical church. We live in a culture that welcomes many Christian traditions. Each has…
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August 20, 2024 0

Why You Should Go To Church

Photo by John Price on Unsplash There is a pervasive thought that people have: I can be a Christian without going to church. And when I use the term ‘go to church’ I am talking about the popular understanding that we have of gathering together in a church building to worship and learn and fellowship.…
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July 6, 2023 0

6 Benefits to Belonging to the Church

What do you get out of belonging to the church? I am talking about the church in the proper sense, that is, the body of Christ as expressed in a local body of believers. What should that look like for each individual? While there is no such thing as an ideal church, every church that…
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January 26, 2023 0

Why the Church Matters

Photo Credit: Aidan McRae Thomson Flickr via Compfight cc Do you feel you can follow Jesus all on your own? Are you tired of bad experiences at church? Can there be a better way? Does the church even matter today? I want to help you understand and help the church (especially if it’s a messy…
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