Category Archives: church
EVALUATING MY CHURCH
Several years ago I was standing in the congregation singing worship songs when it pierced my mind that we only sang songs in worship to God—Like “Exalt Him” or “Awesome God. If a Hebrew, Muslim, or Sun Worshipper were standing … Continue reading
AT MY LEFT? A RANT
This post is part of SoCS: https://lindaghill.com/category/prompt-2/ Aim of SoCS challenge, write something that prompt – closest thing to you on your left – brings to mind. Write with little editing or planning. On my desk to my left are three folders, … Continue reading
PUT ME IN REMEMBRANCE, moved church membership
Several years ago I wrote a paper called “Put Me In Remembrance,” which was I was inspired to do at the bidding of Isaiah 43:26 where God said, “Put me in remembrance…..” God keeps record of my acts for him, … Continue reading
TONGUE IN CHEEK CHURCH CRITIQUE
Oh, dear, January is half over and nobody has asked my advice for a 2021 theme for their church. I so much wanted to be consulted! I was all ready to say – let’s blaze new trails and go to … Continue reading
‘TIS THE SEASON
‘Tis the season to be jolly Drop donut crumbs and spill the coffee! “Alas, alas,” the new carpet cried, “Somebody do something,” – So the church board tried. Got out their pens and with much chagrin Wrote “Fifteen Rules for All … Continue reading
CHURCH – THE LORD’S SUPPER
ACCORDING TO PAUL we should partake of the Lord’s Supper during our assemblies (I Cor. 11:23-30). It seems the Corinthians were using this occasion as a time to eat and drink. That was not the purpose. The purpose was to … Continue reading
CHURCH – WHO GETS IT DONE?
TAKE LETTERS IN BLUE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT – THEY ARE MY WORDS, NOT JESUS’ 😀 smiling at you TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH we must have structure. So what are the Biblical job descriptions? Eph. 4:11-12 … Continue reading
PURPOSES FOR LOCAL CHURCH BODY
We are in a time of great decline in church attendance. Many say they can serve Jesus -be a Christian – as well without going to church. So your “churchy” friend (ME) would like to point out a lot that … Continue reading
SANCTUARY
Most of you know I’m pretty “churchy,” and I am quite traditional about it. After a reading of Psalms 26 and 27, I am again reminded of how delighted I am to be able to go to the “house of … Continue reading
GIVING BIRTH TO THE WIND
Isaiah 26: This chapter includes scriptures most church goers have heard over and over, V. 3, 7, 9. However, I have never heard Verse 18 commented on, “We were with child; we writhed in pain, but we gave birth to … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 