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“So how have you enjoyed our church?” asked Pastor Fred. He was the evangelism pastor for First Community Church, and he was out following up with recent visitors.
“It was interesting,” said Ed noncommittally. Ed had taken his family to First Community Church two out of the last four weeks, and had said that [...]
“I don’t know why it isn’t working.”
The old man looked over at the young pastor. He saw a well-dressed young man, with an earnest but very troubled expression.
“So that’s what you wanted to talk to me about? It isn’t working?” he asked.
“Right. It just isn’t working, and I don’t know why. [...]
“Our church is shrinking,” said the head elder, “and it’s your fault.”
Zeb didn’t respond immediately. He’d been summoned to the church board meeting, though when he’d used the word “summoned” the head elder had objected. “We just want to talk to you,” he had said. But it felt like a summons, and this [...]
“So why did you want to see me, Charlie,” said the elderly man after the preliminary social amenities were completed. “It’s been what, 25 years?” His tone was friendly, but his face showed disappointment.
“I wanted you to see what we have happening here. Thirty-five years ago I received my call to ministry in [...]
He was dressed in ragged clothing, more patches than original cloth. His face was covered with the stubble of several days without shaving. He looked like he should be cold but he wasn’t shivering. In fact, he looked peaceful.
Tom saw the tramp out of the corner of his eye. He looked around to [...]
[This is a work of fiction, and is part of my God-Talk club series. For more information follow the link. Also, I promised in my last God-Talk Club story that the club would discuss prophecy some more. This isn't that post. I'll get to it--soon, I hope. In another departure, this post was inspired [...]
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Miniposts April 2013 Christian Carnival Posted
(2013/4/3)
… at On Planting Seeds. Some good stuff here! ()
July 18 Christian Carnival Posted
(2012/7/19)
… at Inspiks. Enjoy! ()
July 4 Christian Carnival Posted
(2012/7/4)
… at Thinking in Christ. ()
March 28 Christian Carnival Posted
(2012/3/30)
… at the Christian Carnival blog. Thanks to Maryann for posting it. ()
Christian Carnival Archives
(2012/3/23)
Rey at Bible Archive has been keeping these for some time. There is now a tab at the Christian Carnival blog linking to the archives. ()
Christian Carnival Tonight
(2012/3/14)
I’ll get it posted this evening … watch here for news! ()
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