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Archive for April, 2017

C. S. Lewis on Faith, Feelings, & a Chapter a Day

What’s the condition of your faith?  Is it strong and sound?  In his discussion of the different dimensions of faith in his classic, Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis says: “Now Faith, in the sense in which I am here using the word, is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.  For moods will change, whatever view your reason takes.  I know that by experience.  Now that I am a Christian I do have moods in which the whole thing...

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That Church, This Church, My Church

There’s more that one way to refer to and relate to a church.  Consider the following perspectives. That church.  “Yes, I’ve heard about that church,” a person might say.  “I’ve heard that church has great ministries for children and students.  I’ve heard that church is really committed to missions.  I’ve heard that church has spirit-anointed musical worship and solid biblical teaching.” But have you ever been there?  Have you ever checked it out and...

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A Genuinely Personal Invitation

There’s unusual power in a personal invitation.  Have you ever considered why?  I’m certain that many factors can be at play, but here are three. First, a genuinely personal invitation is typically a significant affirmation of the person who is being invited.  A personal invitation says that you are not overlooked.  You are noticed and valued.  There is a desire for you to be included. Second, a genuinely personal invitation is usually accompanied by a significant investment...

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Celebrate the Resurrection!

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is what we are celebrating on Easter weekend at Ingleside. Our five-service worship schedule on April 15-16 will be as follows: Saturday, 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center Sunday, 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel Sunday, 9:40 a.m. in the Worship Center Sunday, 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center Sunday, 11:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Gym We’ll serve refreshments in the Gathering Area following the Saturday evening service and also throughout the...

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