I find this helpful in thinking about why to keep doing announcements. We’ve put a few other rules in place surrounding them as well. One in particular is the 50% rule. If it doesn’t impact over 50% of the congregation it won’t be made from the pulpit (or rarely). We are also trying to move to more story-based and video-medium announcements. Does that impact the family feel, I wonder?
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Reading the Bible
I really like the idea in #3 to use arts and crafts. I think something like this would help my daughter engage a bit better. I also think something where my son can take more ownership would be helpful too.
7 Casualties of Being a People Pleaser in Leadership
I believe this is an area where God has really grown me. I’ve seen some of these casualties in previous ministry situations. Being a people pleaser really is an awful way to live your life. You’ll never be enough or do enough, but this helps us see you’re actually doing harm to others as well.
How Jesus Addressed Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
These are very good and helpful. There is one that isn’t included that was foundational in my own healing in this area. I think Jesus modeled for us how to address these monsters. I found such solace in Jesus’ experience in the Garden. It help me see that my battle was for obedience in my anxiety and not to keep from feeling anxious.
7 Reasons Tom Schreiner (Tentatively) Holds to Amillennialism
I’ve had Dr. Schreiner in a few classes. He was historic premillennial in one, amillennial in the other. That’s part of what I love about him. He goes where the text goes. I bounce back and forth myself.
I think articles like this are what Kevin DeYoung does best. I’d never really noticed or thought about Luke’s audience being wealthy. This is a neat profile and I think helpful to have a full picture of how the poor don’t have the market cornered on need for the gospel or provision of the gospel.
