Read This! 04.23.19

5 Things That Masked the Death of a Church

Money, meetings, and missions giving aren’t necessarily signs of church health.

It’s Time To Break Free From the Algorithm-Driven Life

I totally agree.

5 Reasons to Resurrect the Hymns

There is so much value in hymns. Some of them (just as modern songs) I would be happy to see buried and gone. But there is such a rich history here and present help to be found in hymns.

A New Tool for Teaching Textual Criticism to English Speakers

This looks like an incredibly helpful resource.

What Should I Think About During the Lord’s Supper?

We know that it’s a time for meditation but we’re often not too incredibly sure what we ought to be thinking about.

Ten Dangers of Discernment

I think Tim does this better than about anybody. I really appreciate the insight of #3.

When a Group Leave the Church: Five Perspectives

I think that third one is often the hardest to remember. It’s kind of like the error of saying, “Where is everybody today?” It’s far better to acknowledge and celebrate those who are there.

Pastoral Concern about Evangelical Prophecy

This is a discussion that I’m watching with much interest.

3 Ways to Knock Easter Follow-Up Out of the Park

Helpful pointers here.

We know he didn’t but could Jesus have sinned?