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Tag: repentance

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Posted on April 29, 2022June 23, 2022

Introducing “View from the Pews” – Part 2

An attempt to pierce the echo chamber of church leadership and the ivory tower of theologians by providing a view from an ordinary pew-sitter. Wrapping up with an article on spiritual abuse by Mike Cosper and one on orthopathy by Tish Harrison Warren.

A small, red and black bug with outsized antennae clings to the petals of a pink flower.
Posted on April 22, 2022June 23, 2022

Introducing “View from the Pews” – Part 1

An attempt to pierce the echo chamber of church leadership and the ivory tower of theologians by providing a view from an ordinary pew-sitter. Starting with some articles on church leadership by Glenn Packiam and Ike Miller, and a post by Tim Keller on megachurches.

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Posted on April 8, 2022July 28, 2022

Precision of Language – Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Forgiveness and reconciliation are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing, especially in the context of a body of believers.

Three leaves of a strawberry plant form the shape of a cross, washed by morning dew.
Posted on March 15, 2022June 23, 2022

Let’s Do Better, Church

Miscellaneous thoughts for how we as a church can do better when proclaiming the gospel message.

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Posted on March 1, 2022July 28, 2022

Echoes of the Gospel – Repentance and Regret

Reflections on regret and repentance, as prompted by an essay from Daniel H. Pink.

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Posted on January 28, 2022June 22, 2022

Prayer of Repentance

A prayer of repentance for the church.

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