None of us know how much longer these stay-at-home restrictions will be in place. But while they’re here, let’s take just a few minutes to sit down together and make the two lists that could help shape and bless the rest of our year.
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Can you picture brothers and sisters in Christ who have missed one another dearly, coming back from quarantine and social distancing with a renewed appreciation for church gatherings? Can you picture them shaking hands? Hugging one another? Laughing together and opening the Word of God together? Singing out praise songs right next to each other?
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In 1527, Martin Luther ministered during an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Germany.
In 1665, Puritan preachers ministered during the Great Plague of London.
In 1854, Charles Spurgeon ministered during a cholera outbreak in London.
In 1918, American pastors ministered during the Spanish Flu epidemic.
And in 2020, the global church faces the Coronavirus pandemic.
As we walk through these uncertain times, we do so prayerfully. And what should we be praying for right now? Perhaps one of the Puritan preachers of the 17th century might lend us some insight for our prayers.
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In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic and in order to quiet our hearts in the goodness of the Lord, I encourage you to skip the “Happy Birthday” and “Jailhouse Rock,” and instead, quote Psalm 23 each time you wash your hands.
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In the face of such discouraging news, how important is it for families to cling to the Good News!
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Competition is one of the heart-breaking realities in youth ministry today. Youth ministries are tempted to compete with other youth ministries. Comparisons are made between churches, examining the personality and popularity of the leaders, the size of attendance, and even the effectiveness of outreach. Which church is growing the fastest? Which youth group takes the most mission trips? Which youth minister is the best preacher? Youth ministers and youth leaders feel the pull of this competition and may even find themselves competing. And this is heart-breaking.
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