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Thought Question: Is Having Multiple Worship Styles Yielding to Consumerism? A Response

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Royce wrote, The Christian assembly was never intended to be attractive to unbelievers. Should it be attractive to our children? Or only to our oldest members? Assuming God doesn’t care whether our music is folk, blues, a march tune, or … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: God’s Leading

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’ve become a fan of Dan Bouchelle’s “Confessions of a Former Preacher.” I want to draw the readers’ attention to a three-part series he’s posted on prayer. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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Thought Question: Is Having Multiple Worship Styles Yielding to Consumerism?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Ed Stetzer is a consultant on church growth as well as a researcher, author, and popular speaker on the subject. He’s as expert as they come. And he’s written a thought-provoking article on churches having multiple worship services that reflect … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Should a Preacher Marry a Couple Living Together?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

According to an article in Baptist Press, The survey of 1,000 randomly selected Protestant pastors found that a majority (58 percent) will perform weddings for couples they know are living together. Nearly a third (31 percent) will not, and 10 … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Does Bible Reading Turn You Liberal?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[Well, I was behind on my email and comment responses before going to Boston, and then I came back sick, … and so I’m going to post several Thought Questions while I mend. But not to worry, I’ll finish the … Continue reading →

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Community Disciplines: A Little Help?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jay F Guin

For a while now I’ve argued that the spiritual disciplines movement over-emphasizes individual, solitary disciplines. Consider, for example, this from Dallas Willard — Three practices or spiritual disciplines are especially helpful in making Sabbath real in the midst of our … Continue reading →

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For Your Thought – 46 (Best Poem In The World)

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Oops. I meant to post this at James J. Albert’s California Letter blog, where it now appears. Br. Albert is a member of the one-cup Churches of Christ and has published his California Letters for many years urging that the … Continue reading →

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Hermeneutics: Jesus and Moses, Continued

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I made a point in a comment that, on reflection, should be expanded on and refined a bit. Consider Jesus’ explanation for why his disciples weren’t required to wash their hands before eating — (Mar 7:1-8 ESV) Now when the … Continue reading →

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? Chapter 11

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re working our way through Leroy Garrett’s book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! … Continue reading →

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Hermeneutics: Paul and Moses

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin
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