Ben Witherington gives some powerful insights for ministry (education) in today's culture: The Architecture of the Post Modern Mind. Part One Part Two Part Three
Thanks--that's very interesting and worth the time it takes to read it. I can really see how these attitudes and thought processes have affected even the young children, in positive and negative ways. We really need to pay attention.
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
Chad Smith, a creative, unconventional pastor from Alabama, is selling himself on e-bay. Bidding is up to $2.25 now -- with $3000 for shipping. This causes deep concern. If this thing works, there will be a FLOOD of churches putting their pastors up for sale.
Thanks--that's very interesting and worth the time it takes to read it. I can really see how these attitudes and thought processes have affected even the young children, in positive and negative ways. We really need to pay attention.
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