Crossroads

My friend posted this on his blog a few years ago.  It gets me every time.

You may be aware, but October 31 is Reformation Day.  491 years ago, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany.  The rest is history.  

We have our 4th Thursday Meeting tomorrow night (5th Thursday this month!). At these meetings, we have discussions on topics that are practical and relevant to singles. This time we’re discussing the topic of accountability and pursuing fellowship through small groups (smaller than caregroups).

Normally we meet in the Basement Auditorium, but due to some set up issues, we will meet in the Main Auditorium. I hope to see you all tomorrow!

David Powlison:

How can we help our friends mature? How can they help us? According to Scripture we grow up by "speaking truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15). That phrase, which over the centuries sadly has become cliché, is quite a challenge to really put into practice. The truth, spoken in love, changes us.

The truth, spoken in love, helps others change. Whoever listens and responds to such words grows in maturity.

"Speaking truth" or "telling the truth" doesn’t just mean a formal, prepared talk; It’s not limited to teaching, preaching, leading a Bible study and the like. It’s meant to characterize every conversation we ever have. Whenever we speak truth in love, we’ll do some good. But when we speak truth without love, or when we speak untruths with love, or when we speak untruths without love, we do harm.

In Friendship Counseling Part I, II, and III, Powlison provides helpful instruction on how to serve our friends, care for their souls, and help them grow in Christ. The three part series is a beneficial read.

It is humbling and encouraging to remember that as the body of Christ, God uses us to build one another up by speaking the truth in love (Eph. 4:15-16).

[HT: Between Two Worlds]

Indelible Grace is a band that plays great old hymns with contemporary music. We’ve sung a few of their songs at our church before. They have a concert at McLean Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 10/18 at 7:30pm. For more information, go here. You can sample some of their music as well.

We have our monthly Crossroads meeting tomorrow night. I’m very excited to tell you that Merritt Anderson will preach God’s Word to us! We’re continuing the series on the book of Philippians called "Worth Everything". Feel free to invite your friends. I hope to see you all there tomorrow!

By the way, this blog is fixed now (Thanks to Matt Hawes!). We’ll resume posting things. 

We have had some technical issues with the blog, and the posts in the recent weeks have been erased. Our own Matt Hawes is working hard to resolve the issue, but until things get sorted out, there won’t be any posts on this blog (because they may get erased). Thanks.