As you have gotten older, What has changed. you or the churches?

Salty · Jun 28, 2025

5 point Gillinist said:
Why preach doctrine when that divides? There is a local pastor of a church that doesn't like to take a stance on anything who has coined the phrase "all truth and no grace." If that tells you anything.

I was just thinking- politics is much the same - candidates talk around the issues - many don't even say what political party line they are on!

Folks today get so offended at virtually anything. People dont want to share things. One day, I asked someone what church she went to and she answered "That is a personal question".

Granted, we do need to use some tack - but we can not be afraid to share the Gospel!

Zaatar71 · Jun 28, 2025

Zaatar71 said:
View attachment 11163This is a good read!

Yes David, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, we are told. Without it, many see no need to take in God's word as necessary food.
I am glad to hear of some places where that is taking place, but often we hear of where the service of God is prostituted for modern novelties.

JonC · Jun 30, 2025

Reynolds said:
Definitely. Ran 38 gallons of gas on it yesterday.

I haven't gotten the boat out this year :Frown

Reynolds · Jun 30, 2025

JonC said:
I haven't gotten the boat out this year

You need to.

John of Japan · Jul 1, 2025

Dr. Bob said:
Our church is uber-solid, fundamental baptist with capital B. Preaching is mostly expositional. Music top quality conservative with teaching new hymn and old. Hymnal and big screen, 25 piece orchestra. Fantastic Christian school drawing from county. Outreach to community. Good youth programs. Because we are located on the edge of Watertown that is the home of Maranatha Baptist University, some faculty and students are part of congregation. 50 missionaries. Top drawer church just celebrated 65th birthday.

In town we have two other Baptist churches, preaching and music non-compromised as well. Know and appreciate both pastors.

Most churches in town are typical liturgical Lutheran, Methodist, Moravian, a couple non-denominational, and 2 Catholic parishes. Most would not preach the truth or the Gospel

Calvary Baptist supported us while we were in Japan. Great church!

As you have gotten older, What has changed. you or the churches?

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