I peered into the empty church sanctuary. I’d been here before – when I stood on the platform as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. But this time, as I walked down the aisle toward the stage, it wasn’t amid cheerful music and faces. It was for a funeral. Earlier that week, I had been … Read more
My car door closed behind me and I found myself closed into an arena with fear. I quickly started the engine and turned on the headlights, hoping they would penetrate the darkness that threatened to creep into my spirit. Plugging my phone into the stereo I tried to drown out my thoughts. The movie I … Read more
I talk about God, and church, and the Bible. I tell my coworkers about Bible studies, and worship band practices, and prayer meetings. They know my opinion on politics, euthanasia, abortion, birth control, legalized marijuana, life after death, and the spirit realm.
But for all my talk no one has come to salvation. Why do I see no fruit from my labors?
Maybe because Jesus didn’t tell us to go and talk about church and bible studies and “our opinion” on life after death. Actually, He didn’t even tell us to preach about a God we believe exists. He told us to preach the gospel.