I think its interesting that they fell out over John Mark. Over a matter of personnel not of principle or doctrine. I have seen sharp disagreements that started as matters of personnel or personality clash that, in subsequent years, hardened around doctrinal themes. But weren't that originally. When we see major disagreements between believers in our generation over apparently doctrinal themes it is always worth a quick check back to see how and where they emerged, and whether it was always doctrinal. Trying to figure out how to put the wheels back on the wagon may be easier if we figure out why they fell off in the first place.
Read morePreaching to Pagans; Acts 14:8-21
he message of grace spread powerfully but through extreme discomfort. If we sit in churches praying to be filled with the Spirit but with absolutely no intention that we should sacrifice our comfort for spreading the gospel, it shouldn't surprise us if the Holy Spirit declines to bless our indolence.
Read moreDon't Miss Out - Or Grumble
Then she said "why on earth would any believer not want to come to frontier places doing mission? Do they think that God won't act for them? Do they think they will miss out on something? I am so sad for people because they won't see God work in power, and the only people who are missing out are themselves." Amen, I couldn't agree more
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