The Christian movement did not advance because of theological argument, or taking a stand on some social justice issue, or standing your ground on some political position. The Christian movement advanced on the love of God demonstrated through His children for other children.

Small and rural churches must be comfortable in their own skin and not try to be something that someone else believes they need to be. God has a unique purpose for you and your congregation…chase after that.

The culture that we live in now is different than it was 50 years ago. But, is that a convenient excuse to be found doing nothing in our congregations?

Many times we can start off strong but distractions of life can throw us off our original intents regardless of how honorable and noble as they may have been.