August 11, 2021
Sermon: How to Stand Strong in Stressful Times by Charles Swindoll. Swindoll said, “As the years pass, you will have the opportunity to go through the same three gates: Have you been humbled? Are you being tested? And how’s your heart?”
Article: No Family Is Too Busy for Church by Marshall Segal
Segal: “Healthy families know how desperately they need the church, and they gladly build their lives around her, in order to serve, nurture, and love her. They not only hope for family-friendly churches, but they strive to become church-friendly families.”
Video: Invite Your Pastors into Your Life by 9Marks
A short video discussion on how members can pursue inviting pastors and elders into their lives.
Article: How to Disciple Your Children into Dropout Status by Jared Wilson
A good article that observes the things parents tend to do for their children where they “unknowingly” are pushing them out of the church and Christian faith. A good read on what to avoid as parents and as Christians in general.
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