I wrote this to express my feelings about the death of little friend of mine.
Evangelism was a very important part of the work of the early church. Christians went everywhere telling the good news. But as we read Acts and the epistles we can see that the work of evangelism gradually changed. This essay suggests making evangelism a church calling as well as a personal one.
You can make the Bible say almost anything. Or you can let it speak for itself. Here are some practical ways to make sure that your opinions don't get in the road when you read the Bible.
You are 16… or 18… You love to write. You have kept a journal or a diary for years. You have pen pals in a dozen states and three provinces. You have a collection of books about writing prominently displayed on your bookshelf. You attend every writer’s workshop that comes along. You love words.
The problem with extremism is as old as man. Ecclesiastes 7:16 - 18 (paraphrased) says this: Do not be overly-righteous or overly-wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be overly-wicked or foolish. Why should you die before your time? It is good to recognize and avoid all of these extremes.