Autoimmune diseases happen when the body, seeking to expel hostile cells that create diseases begins to attack its own healthy cells. These include serious conditions such as rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis. The other day, I was talking about why some people struggle when the church doesn’t prioritise or get passionate in the same way… Continue reading When the body gets out of control -autoimmune diseases and the church
Tag: Church health
How well are we eating?
Not physical food but spiritual food. The question was prompted by these comments from my friend Tim Suffield. They link to an article he wrote, arguing that we need more parachurch institutions not less, especially when it comes to theological education and training. As it happens I disagree with Tim’s particular solution here but I… Continue reading How well are we eating?
Marks of a healthy Church – Humility
I’ve also suggested that a number of other marks will flow out from this one. The first I want to look at is humility. 1 Corinthians 8:1 says that love builds up others whilst knowledge (without love) puffs up, in other words it leads to arrogance and complacency on the part of the speaker whilst… Continue reading Marks of a healthy Church – Humility
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