The 2020 Olympic Games concluded this morning, and Scott Bradford, IMB missionary in Tokyo, says “thanks for praying.”
Remember all those things that happened back then — the things that you “just don’t think about?” Yeah. They’re still there.
The healthiest churches I know have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. At the same time, though, I’m reminded of reasons unchurched or newly-churched folks may be uncomfortable attending your small group.
Many churches have begun using background checks to help prevent abuse, but fewer are trained in reporting potential abuse. Lifeway Christian Resources and Clear Investigative
The recent flooding in Texas has left so many of us reeling. The loss of lives, especially the lives of children at Camp Mystic, is beyond comprehension.
