Cyborg Church: One Body, Many People

Cyborg Church: One Body, Many People by BRAD D. STRAWN AND WARREN S. BROWN for Christianity Today Recently I posted this on Facebook, “Answer with the first thing that comes to your mind, why do you go to church?” The vast majority of the answers were related to obtaining some kind of experience: closeness with God, worship, to be fed, to obtain knowledge. The far and away number one answer was “for community/fellowship.” Yet I wonder whether what these experiences have in common, even the desire for community, is the…

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One Day (Video)

One Day Video by Cochren & Co Video Source One day there’ll be no more waiting left for our souls One day there’ll be no more children longing for home One day when the kingdom comes Right here where we stand We will see the promised land One day there’ll be no more lives taken too soon One day there’ll be no more need for a hospital room One day every tear that falls will be wiped by His hand We will see the promised land Hallelujah There will be…

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5 WAYS TO GROW IN PRAYER

5 WAYS TO GROW IN PRAYER by Nicholas Davis for Core Christianity Every Christian agrees that prayer is essential to living the Christian life in a God-glorifying and joy-filled manner. Every Christian would also agree that the majority of Christians don’t pray as often or as well as they should. Here are five ways to help you become more faithful in your prayer life. 1. Set aside designated time each day to pray. Prayer is a combination of both duty and delight. Some days you will not feel like praying—but…

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So Will I (100 Billion X) – Peace be Still (Video)

So Will I (100 Billion X) – Peace be Still Video by Amanda Cook and Lauren Daigle Video Source VERSE 1 God of creation There at the start Before the beginning of time With no point of reference You spoke to the dark And fleshed out the wonder of light CHORUS 1 And as You speak A hundred billion galaxies are born In the vapour of Your breath the planets form If the stars were made to worship so will I I can see Your heart in everything You’ve made…

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10 Traits of Prayerless Churches

10 Traits of Prayerless Churches by JOSEPH MATTERA for Charisma News I have been a pastor almost 34 years and have been involved in initiating or participated in many local, citywide and national prayer gatherings. God has made it very clear that our first priority as leaders is to spend time with Him before we are sent out to minister (Mark 3:14). The apostle Paul also implores all believers to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17). In spite of all this, there are many denominational and nondenominational churches that do not…

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