#Church Life

[elliotpostmemes]

Francis vs Emeritus

[tmcphotoblog]

Generational Faith.

[clean-girl-19]

The kind of life I wanna be living ( the priests are accessories)

[boybasher]

[sojournertales]

"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

Therefore comfort one another with these words."

1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

[musingongoodness]

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Burnout as Christian is really important topic!

[lightthewaybackhome]

I ease into the quiet of Sunday, tensions unwound by projects put away, cares softened by clean bathrooms, floors, and counters. Busy packed away and slow brought out of the closet and readied on the couch. Just a taste of her I enjoy now along with my coffee, the quiet snores of my family sleeping, and a few minutes of middle earth. Then, off to church to celebrate the day. Rejoice! Later, a full soak in slowness, a full simmer in rest. The quiet of Sunday.

[dignitywhatdignity]

My church's priest admitted to having resting bitch face in a recent sermon. I lol'd.

forget Resting Bitch Face, I have Resting Competent Face. People see me and think ah yes she can point me to the nearest train station. Fellow grocery shoppers ask if I know what kind of butter they should buy. If a strange man speaks to me on the street it is literally always an inquiry and never a catcall. Once someone randomly asked me what an equinox was and after I told her she nodded and said "you seemed like you'd know." why am I assigned oracle at random interaction

[short-stories-by-ezra]

Faith, Community, and a Lesson in Love: A Heartwarming Church Moment

Yesterday at church, I witnessed one of those moments that was equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply human. It reminded me of why I love this community so much – quirks and all. But to truly appreciate the beauty of this story, you need to meet the cast of characters. First, there’s Delbert P, better known as Perk. Perk is the kind of guy every church hopes for – literally and…

[elliotpostmemes]

[ichristian-news]

Surely I am with you always! 

Surely I am with you always!  by Octavius Winslow“And surely I am with you always, even to the very end of the world.” Matthew 28:20   Are you going through a sorrowful affliction?   What a Friend,    what a Brother,      what a Helper,        is Jesus!   Never–no never, does He leave His suffering child to travel that mournful night unvisited and unsoothed by His presence.   He is with you…

[bee-the-whovian]

I LOVE THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH!!! I LOVE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY!!!! I LOVE MY FRIENDS <3<3<3 I LOVE HOW BIG MY FAMILY IS ✨️✨️✨️HOW AMAZING IS OUR GOD THAT HE ALLOWS US TO EXPERIENCE THIS KIND OF LOVE IN THIS LIFE?!?!?

[mentally-ill-fish]

Top three most awkward moments

3: When someone is introducing you

2: Having to sit as everyone stares at you and sings the happy birthday song

1: The moment right before a group pray ends when there’s this long stretch of silence to see if anyone else is going to pray and there’s just this moment we’re were all listening to each other breathe until the pray leader says “Amen”

[biblebloodhound]

"Holy, Holy Week, Batman!"

“Robin, there is something seriously sinister afoot.  It seems the people of Gotham have lost their sense of the story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.” 

Burt Ward as Robin, and Adam West as Batman, in the 1960’s TV show In some Christian traditions, Holy Week – observing the last earthly week of Christ’s life on earth – is either forgotten or neglected. And those that do recognize and observe it, this week can too easily become just something we do every year, without much meaning behind it. The following is a tongue-in-cheek way of reminding us…

[musingongoodness]

Navigating a God-Ordained Transition: 5 Key Insights

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Embrace Movement for Growth: Transition is like movement; it's essential for growth. Without it, both people and movements tend to stagnate. Just as Peter wanted to linger on the mount of transfiguration, we must heed Jesus' call to build His church in new places.

Discerning Different Forms of Transition: Transition can be physical, spiritual, or a blend of both. Discerning which type you're experiencing is crucial. Seek guidance through fasting, prayer, and wise counsel to navigate this journey effectively.

Harvesting What You've Sown: The new season reaps what was sown in the old. Beware of the enemy's attempts to taint your new season with negative seeds like offense, bitterness, or hate.

Navigating Opposition with Love: The religious spirit often opposes transitions. Respond with love, honor, and intercession, rather than accusation, towards those resisting your transition and calling in the new season.

Overcoming Fear and Comfort: Fear and comfort are formidable obstacles in God-ordained transitions. Conquer them with the stones of faith and surrender: faith dispels fear, and surrender breaks the grip of comfort.

Remember, You're Not Alone: If you find yourself in a season of transition, know that you're not alone. God is preparing all of us for what's new and ahead!

Praying for everyone who's going through or about to go through such transitions from one position to another. May God give you guidance and wisdom so that you can follow his direction well. May the voices of dissension and bitterness and hatred be dispelled in name of Jesus. Pray for godly counsel to shared and be taken wisely with discernment of intentions and may there be prophetical guidance as well by God to show His glory throughout the whole process. Praise God for his love and concern in all our lives. Amen!