How judging killed a discipleship effort in the local church – Holding others accountable, Part 2

Over the years in my church family, people have raised the concern about Jesus’ teaching, “Do not judge” on more than one occasion.  “Who are we to judge one another,” people say. It sounds very spiritual. But I think they are interpreting Jesus incorrectly.  The first occasion people raised the concern about judging was probably 20Continue reading “How judging killed a discipleship effort in the local church – Holding others accountable, Part 2”

The first revival (and could revival happen again?) – Acts 2, Part 3

Revival. What is it? We sometimes talk about a revival of an old musical production. Or when a person stops breathing, they can be revived through CPR. Revival is the breathing of new life into something that is dead or dying. While there is physical revival, as we continue studying Acts 2, we’ve come toContinue reading “The first revival (and could revival happen again?) – Acts 2, Part 3”