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Why I Believe Church Pews Are Unbiblical

Byhenry September 20, 2015

I’m starting a series of posts inspired by my recent interview with Dr. David Alan Black regarding his book Seven Marks of a New Testament Church. He bases this book and the seven marks on Acts 2:37-47. You can see a video of that interview below. I had the privilege of interviewing Dave while he…

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Worship Music Criticism Criticized

Byhenry December 18, 2011

… by Lisa Robinson. And she does a good job of it.

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Seasons of the Church Year

Byhenry February 22, 2012

I grew up in a Christian group that did not follow the Christian liturgical calendar. There were many arguments presented for this, including the pagan backgrounds of some holidays. I’m not going to discuss that issue except to say that I care very little about the background of the day. What I care about is…

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Of Resources and and Mission Priorities

Byhenry July 12, 2013

I received two requests for help today. One was from a pastor overseas. He didn’t ask for money. He asked for prayer. I happen to know he needs money. But his most earnest desire is that Jody and I pray for him. I also got another request in the mail. It comes from an organization…

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Exceptional Church Service at 1st UMC Niagara Falls

Byhenry May 25, 2008

Even when traveling I like to make it to church, and I especially like to visit new churches and see just what they’re doing. One often ends up in an annoying service, but I’ve also had some of my most encouraging moments with regard to the state of the church in attending services I picked…

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Why I Believe Church Pews Are Unbiblical

Byhenry September 20, 2015

I’m starting a series of posts inspired by my recent interview with Dr. David Alan Black regarding his book Seven Marks of a New Testament Church. He bases this book and the seven marks on Acts 2:37-47. You can see a video of that interview below. I had the privilege of interviewing Dave while he…

Christianity | Religion | Worship

Worship Music Criticism Criticized

Byhenry December 18, 2011

… by Lisa Robinson. And she does a good job of it.

Christianity | Religion | Worship

Seasons of the Church Year

Byhenry February 22, 2012

I grew up in a Christian group that did not follow the Christian liturgical calendar. There were many arguments presented for this, including the pagan backgrounds of some holidays. I’m not going to discuss that issue except to say that I care very little about the background of the day. What I care about is…

Christianity | Religion | Worship

Of Resources and and Mission Priorities

Byhenry July 12, 2013

I received two requests for help today. One was from a pastor overseas. He didn’t ask for money. He asked for prayer. I happen to know he needs money. But his most earnest desire is that Jody and I pray for him. I also got another request in the mail. It comes from an organization…

United Methodist Church | Worship

Exceptional Church Service at 1st UMC Niagara Falls

Byhenry May 25, 2008

Even when traveling I like to make it to church, and I especially like to visit new churches and see just what they’re doing. One often ends up in an annoying service, but I’ve also had some of my most encouraging moments with regard to the state of the church in attending services I picked…

Christian Ministry | Christianity | Religion | Worship

Why I Believe Church Pews Are Unbiblical

Byhenry September 20, 2015

I’m starting a series of posts inspired by my recent interview with Dr. David Alan Black regarding his book Seven Marks of a New Testament Church. He bases this book and the seven marks on Acts 2:37-47. You can see a video of that interview below. I had the privilege of interviewing Dave while he…