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October 2009
Confessions of a Pastor's Wife
If you've been following the blog at all this month, you've probably realized that I love the church. But lean in close, I want to tell you a little secret—I haven't always felt this way.
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What does the church look like beyond your backdoor?
I'm sure you realize that Christians live all over the world, and you probably already know the church didn't start here and isn't contained to the lower 48. But have you taken the time to consider how God is using the church worldwide?
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Will you be a statistic?
I have to admit was once a church dropout. I was among the 94 percent of teenagers who loved Jesus but ditched His church shortly after my high school graduation. In fact, I didn't attend church regularly or seek a church home for more than three years. As I look back on that season of churchlessness and as I consider ways to encourage you to make a different choice, I think it's helpful to think through the reasons why I left.
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Church Shopping
In our fluid society, I realize that you may have to choose a new church several times in your life. What sorts of things should you look for when you're "church shopping"?
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What role should your youth pastor play in your faith?
Many would like it if their youth pastor was more like a vending machine. You put in a quarter, and you get out whatever it is you think you need at the time. But it is not like that.
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Have you been hurt by a leaving youth pastor?
As I interviewed many young women for research for Lies Young Women Believe, nothing evoked a more emotional response than the topic of youth pastors who leave.
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Shop with me with October 23–24!
On October 23–24, I'm going shopping. And I'm taking 22,000 friends with me!
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Remember who fills the lamps
God has ordained and established the Church as His plan to carry and to shine the light of Christ into the darkness of this world. His goal is for the Church to fulfill God's purpose in the world. And the Church is to be part of that plan moving toward the consummation of God's eternal redemptive program.
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Who's holding our churches?
Tragically, many believers today are walking away from the Church. To walk away from the Church is to walk away from Christ and from what He is doing in the world today.
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Can you love Christ and not love the Church?
Have you ever considered whether or not it is possible to love Jesus and not love His church? It is certainly a question worth asking.
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Are you playing church whack-a-mole?
I know your churches aren't perfect. Neither is mine. God knows that too and yet He calls her His bride.
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Should I leave?
Whether or not you're currently disheartened with your church leadership, at some point in your life you'll be tempted to criticize their decisions. When that time comes, this letter from Nancy should help.
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What are your Facebook pics communicating?
You probably would say, "I'd NEVER wear that immodest shirt!" And I believe you. But what message do your profile pictures on Facebook send?
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Meet Mrs. Jesus
Have you met Jesus' wife? Oh, I bet you have. You just might not have realized that they were hitched.
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LYWB goes digital!
You are a vital part of the body of Christ. Just like eyes and ears and hands and feet serve a vital function in the human body, you serve a vital function in the church.
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Why the Church Needs You
You are a vital part of the body of Christ. Just like eyes and ears and hands and feet serve a vital function in the human body, you serve a vital function in the church.
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Why do you need the church?
Attending church doesn't make you a Christian any more than attending a sporting event makes you an athlete. But is it wise to try to live out your Christian faith without being a part of a church body?
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Never Lose the Wonder
How do we keep from losing the wonder of belonging to Christ's universal—and local—church?
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The Cost of Choosing Not to Forgive
If we choose to ignore God's command to forgive others freely, are we the ones most likely to be hurt? Will we inevitably become hard and cold? Can unforgiveness impact our health?
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