If you didn't have time to keep up with your daily blogs and online newspapers this week, you're in luck. We did the work for you! This is the start of a new weekly series, Sunday Best. Every week our staff will pick our favorite links from around the web and share them right here. Here are seven articles we think worth your time.
Have you ever struggled with comparing yourself to others in ministry? Just as the disciples asked Jesus, "Who is the greatest?" we too often echo the same question. When insecurity creeps up we must claim our identity in Christ.
In the aftermath of General Conference 2012, the Church continues to sort through reflections from the the gathering. Today we feature the insight of a former President of Asbury Theological Seminary, Maxie Dunnam. Dunnam makes two observations: the Church is dysfunctional and theology and doctorine matter. Find out what Dunnam thinks is the key to revitalizing the local church.
This week’s Rise readings come from the spiritual classic, The Cloud of Unknowing. Written by an anonymous fourteenth century author, the book aims to teach cloistered English monks the practice of contemplative prayer. This contemporary English translation by Bernard Bangley (Paraclete Press) makes these writings not only accessible but inspiring.
How does one integrates faith and work in their Christian lives? In How the Church Fails Businesspeople, John C. Knapp tackles the thorny topic of helping the Church understand how they can minister to businesspeople.
This week’s Rise readings come from the spiritual classic, The Cloud of Unknowing. Written by an anonymous fourteenth century author, the book aims to teach cloistered English monks the practice of contemplative prayer. This contemporary English translation by Bernard Bangley (Paraclete Press) makes these writings not only accessible but inspiring.
