December 31, 2023–No Faith Lens This Week
There is no Faith Lens post this week “He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him he gave power to become the children of God” (RSV) ELCA Blogs
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Wednesday’s Catch: ‘The One Thing that Solves Most Church Problems (Only 1% of Churches Actually Do This)’
The One Thing that Solves Most Church Problems (Only 1% of Churches Actually Do This) Church health will not improve until ongoing evangelism returns. A recent Church Answers poll found that only 1% of churches have an ongoing evangelism effort. This finding corroborated a more extensive longitudinal study we’ve been
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It Wasn’t Supposed to Happen This Way…
The following are remarks the author gave at the funeral of his young daughter. To read more from Jacob, visit his blog: Publish Peace. I married a remarkable woman. I’ve never met anyone with more faith than Monique. But her most hidden gift is her wicked sense of humor. As
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The Themes I Saw Burning Brightly This General Conference
Cover image via Church Newsroom. I’m sure you’ll agree that it was another stellar General Conference weekend. The speakers shared personal, poignant, and unforgettable stories that helped illustrate the demands and joy of living a Christ-centered life. Each conference, though the speakers come from different nationalities and backgrounds, I always
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Saturday Lagniappe: ‘What Is Happening at Asbury University Wasn’t Planned—Is This the Start of Widespread Revival?’ Ad More
What Is Happening at Asbury University Wasn’t Planned—Is This the Start of Widespread Revival?What has been dubbed the “Asbury Revival’ has not only caught the attetion of American Christians but also Christians outside of the United States. University of the Cumberlands seeing ‘evidence of the Lord’s work’ at student-led worship
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Three Prominent Themes that Emerged this General Conference
Because the Spirit communicates with us personally, in a way that addresses our specific concerns and needs directly, we sometimes come away from the same General Conference with differing perceptions of what was emphasized and discussed. Within the first three or four talks, it already felt to me that the
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This Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis from a Catholic Perspective
Historian Lynn White, in an often-quoted article, “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis” (linked here), blames Christianity for the ecological crisis. According to White: Christianity inherited from Judaism . . . a striking story of creation. . . . God planned all [of creation] for man’s benefit and rule:
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Join Us This Spring for One of Our Ultimate Holy Land Tours
Come join Meridian Magazine’s Scot and Maurine Proctor on an unforgettable journey that will make the scriptures come alive on the Ultimate Holy Land Tour. This is a unique tour you may not have seen offered before because in addition to seeing all the inspirational and historic sites you would
