We must admit that simply knowing the contents of the Bible is not a sure route to spiritual growth. There is an aweful assumption in evangelical churches that if we can just get the Word of God into people's heads, then the Spirit of God will apply it to their hearts. That assumption is aweful, not because the Spirit never does what the assumption supposes, but because it excused pastors and leaders from the responsibility to tangle with people's lives. Many remain safely hidden behind pulpits, hopelessly out of touch with the struggles of their congregations, proclaiming the Scriptures with a pompous accuracy that touches no one. Pulpits should provide bridges, not barriers, to life-changing relationships.Larry Crabb
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The church is not the church if you are not truly connecting with people. Too often, churches see people as statistics and nothing more. They do not allow for the human aspect of the church, which is what makes it so real. Churches need to be places where people can connect with one another and find themselves.
The person at the front of the room is just as important as the person behind him or her. When you go to a worship service, you are attending one of the most important events of your life. Whether you are having an emotional breakdown or need to figure out how to get your life on track, just know that there is someone there that can relate to you.
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