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RETURNING TO THE CHURCH CAMPUS: Will We Be Seeing You Soon?

RETURNING TO THE CHURCH CAMPUS: Will We Be Seeing You Soon?

February 19, 2021 · Church Life, Jay Childs

On Sunday, January 17, I read a statement in both worship services about returning to the church campus for in-person worship. The target audience of that statement were those who have not yet returned to the church campus on Sunday…

When Celebrity Pastors Crash and Burn

When Celebrity Pastors Crash and Burn

October 4, 2019 · Church Life, Culture, Jay Childs

Tragically, we’ve been in a season of celebrity pastors crashing and burning as of late. We’ve been witnessing leaders, whom we admired, be exposed for backstage lives of deception and for making ungodly choices. Sadly, these choices have ended up…

THE DANGER OF SITTING IN CHURCH: A Lesson From Korazin, Israel

THE DANGER OF SITTING IN CHURCH: A Lesson From Korazin, Israel

April 5, 2019 · Church Life, Jay Childs

Is it dangerous to go to church, year after year? The Bible says it can be–especially if we just sit and listen–and do not truly surrender to Jesus as Lord. The ancient Jewish village of Korazin is mentioned in chapter…

DO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TAKE PRIORITY OVER CHURCH ACTIVITIES IN YOUR HOME?

DO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TAKE PRIORITY OVER CHURCH ACTIVITIES IN YOUR HOME?

August 17, 2018 · Church Life, Culture, Jay Childs

A quiet revolution is taking place in many homes that profess to be Christian: school activities are regularly taking priority over church activities. Is it any wonder why our kids are turning out secular? We wonder why they go off…

What’s Missing in So Many American Churches?

What’s Missing in So Many American Churches?

May 11, 2018 · Church Life, Jay Childs

I recently watched a well-known mega-church service online. The guest speaker for the morning was an inspirational author who proceeded to crack jokes, ooze sentimental statements about God’s love, and offer up a feel-good pep talk for about 30 minutes….

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