Words of Life
I go back and forth on whether or not Facebook or Twitter add any value to my life. Facebook continues to maintain a tremendous advantage over Twitter in that is allows an alternative way for me to connect with members of my Church, but I’m still frequently disappointed by the “limited connection” that I get via these tools.
What I really enjoy is following people who regularly blog because it gives a much broader picture of what they are thinking, doing and seeking to live out in their life.
One particular blog I really enjoy is written by Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C. Mark is also an author though I must admit I have not read any of his books yet. Mark writes really short and concise devotional thoughts for his blog, and they are almost always great insights that I tend to chew on for a while.
Here’s something he wrote recently that I think really speaks to the series we’re in right now with ReThink Church.
It’s hard to quantify or classify this, but the intangible litmus testwhen it comes to churches is this: is it life-giving? What do I mean by that? I simply mean the worship and the message and the relationships breathe life into your soul. I’m assuming it’s Bible-believing and Christ-centered. I’m assuming theological orthodoxy. When you walk out of church, do you feel more full of life?
What I love about Mark’s work is that he always “speaks life” into me.
You can read Mark’s full post here or check out the full blog here.
And just in case you’re interested, here’s a few of his books.
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursuing God
Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
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