Contrition is disarming and even admirable. Perhaps if Christians had a reputation for apologizing instead of arguing, we might shed the hypocrite label.
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5 Aspects of the First Christmas No One Preaches
The first Christmas was beautiful and miraculous, but we’ve painted inaccurate lullaby portraits of silent nights and heavenly peace.
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Why Church Leaders Should Connect With People of Other Faiths
Once a month, I walk into a room with a couple of Jews, a couple of Muslims, and a couple of Catholics. And every time I see them, I invite questions.
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3 Ways to Engage Men In Congregational Life
For generations, American women have outpaced men when it comes to church attendance. How can churches help engage men in congregational life?
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7 Steps To Getting (And Keeping) Loyal Volunteers
Every church has heard about the 80/20 rule, where 80 percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the people. But how can you break out of that?
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6 Milestones For Stronger Small Groups
A small group should be going somewhere. It should be on a journey. And any good journey includes landmark moments.
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