As a consultant city planner and hearing examiner on the west side, I have followed your political work. It’s not easy working in this environment as a conservative Christian. I am also a preacher’s daughter without a church home. Your brave work, both in politics and religion, speak my soul’s cry in words I can’t always express. Thank you.
Your call to action the the Modern Church is timely! This strange silence also happens in rural communities. The "Black Robe Regiment" was a vital part of this nation's founding, and our country needs to the Church lead again during this time of utter moral decay. Thank you for addressing this!
Spot on in every word. I have often thought of this very thing when I see evangelist on the street. That most people hearing their message thinks everybody inside a church is a judgemental kook. The street message is seldom one of the word of god but rather finger pointing and judgement. The message must be of outward service and the words of Jesus. The interior of church should be a refuge of support. Many people even non believers ask, where is the church when people are freezing outside. Govt has become the source of support, not the church. The glimmer of hope for the church has been Christian schools. This should be the rule not the only wealthy exception. Same with what we are seeing in MN daycare embezzlement. I would suggest church services be held in open parks or lawns and not be inward focused. Mobile messages on large screens that people can watch and hear from afar. The outdoor baptism at CK rally is a prime example. Neighborhood outreach and Bible study, not so much door to door, is a great idea. Much like community CERT or PCO efforts. Or goodwill industries or UGM thrift stores to support church efforts.
Matt, this is excellent. I'm guilty of not attending a local church because I was tired of the concert and the watered down message. Jesus is the hope, yes. But sin is the root of every addiction, every broken marriage, every fatherless or motherless child. Sin is the root of every abortion clinic murdering children. But the church doesn't talk about our sin. It sugar coats it. A man was beaten beyond recognition and hung on a tree to overcome sin and death, for me, for you, for each and every person. We can't repent and heal if we aren't faced with our sin, from the pulpit. It's not about judgement. It's about recognition of our brokenness and acceptance of the grace Jesus offers us. Then we can reach out and help others find that healing, that hope. It's only found in Jesus Christ. It is the responsibility of the church to activate those in the pews to understand church isn't just a Sunday thing. Being a Christian isn't an adjective, it's a verb. It is active sanctification by daily reading the Bible, listening to sound teachers, sharpening your fellow believers and serving. While I haven't had a building to visit on Sunday, I'm grateful for Jack Hibbs and Rob McCoy and Ray Comfort and his Living Waters group. Our faith should speak in the home, in the public square and in the culture (politics). Thank you for reminding us what the church should look like and what it's job is. God bless you dear man!
As a consultant city planner and hearing examiner on the west side, I have followed your political work. It’s not easy working in this environment as a conservative Christian. I am also a preacher’s daughter without a church home. Your brave work, both in politics and religion, speak my soul’s cry in words I can’t always express. Thank you.
Your call to action the the Modern Church is timely! This strange silence also happens in rural communities. The "Black Robe Regiment" was a vital part of this nation's founding, and our country needs to the Church lead again during this time of utter moral decay. Thank you for addressing this!
Spot on in every word. I have often thought of this very thing when I see evangelist on the street. That most people hearing their message thinks everybody inside a church is a judgemental kook. The street message is seldom one of the word of god but rather finger pointing and judgement. The message must be of outward service and the words of Jesus. The interior of church should be a refuge of support. Many people even non believers ask, where is the church when people are freezing outside. Govt has become the source of support, not the church. The glimmer of hope for the church has been Christian schools. This should be the rule not the only wealthy exception. Same with what we are seeing in MN daycare embezzlement. I would suggest church services be held in open parks or lawns and not be inward focused. Mobile messages on large screens that people can watch and hear from afar. The outdoor baptism at CK rally is a prime example. Neighborhood outreach and Bible study, not so much door to door, is a great idea. Much like community CERT or PCO efforts. Or goodwill industries or UGM thrift stores to support church efforts.
Matt, this is excellent. I'm guilty of not attending a local church because I was tired of the concert and the watered down message. Jesus is the hope, yes. But sin is the root of every addiction, every broken marriage, every fatherless or motherless child. Sin is the root of every abortion clinic murdering children. But the church doesn't talk about our sin. It sugar coats it. A man was beaten beyond recognition and hung on a tree to overcome sin and death, for me, for you, for each and every person. We can't repent and heal if we aren't faced with our sin, from the pulpit. It's not about judgement. It's about recognition of our brokenness and acceptance of the grace Jesus offers us. Then we can reach out and help others find that healing, that hope. It's only found in Jesus Christ. It is the responsibility of the church to activate those in the pews to understand church isn't just a Sunday thing. Being a Christian isn't an adjective, it's a verb. It is active sanctification by daily reading the Bible, listening to sound teachers, sharpening your fellow believers and serving. While I haven't had a building to visit on Sunday, I'm grateful for Jack Hibbs and Rob McCoy and Ray Comfort and his Living Waters group. Our faith should speak in the home, in the public square and in the culture (politics). Thank you for reminding us what the church should look like and what it's job is. God bless you dear man!