Patoka Christian Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Commandments for a Friendly Church

Speak to People. A cheerful word of greeting can make the day brighter for anyone. Some folks would never speak unless spoken to first. It would be a quiet world if everyone refused to speak until spoken to<br>Give Folks a Friendly Smile. A smile costs so little and does so much good. Your smile is your greatest asset.<br>A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13<br>Call Folks By Name. The…

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why Only Hindus, Buddhists, Jains And Sikhs Should Be Allowed Entry Into Puri Jagannath Temple

Courts are not trained to know the importance of religious practices and must stop interfering in Hindu traditions.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

What God Does When We Strip the Facade

I remember a time when my marriage was falling apart, and I felt desperately alone and afraid. Despite the situation, I could not bear to tell anyone about

How Marriage Is a Picture of Christ and the Church

Marriage is a holy covenant between a man and his wife. It is also a reminder of Christ's commitment to His Bride, the Church, and His sacrifice for her.

The Difficulty in Finding a Biblical Church

There are still some sound biblical Christian churches in America; a "remnant," to be sure. But a growing number look more and more like the world than they do an assembly of God's called-out people. A difficulty arises when you have been a member of a historically sound church, but it has been in the midst of a transformation where it is adopting the beliefs and values of this fallen world. This gradual shift is often so subtle that you cannot see the…

When the Church Silences Survivors

I remember how embarrassed I was the day I walked into work with a black eye. I dreaded the questions, knowing I would have to reveal my lost battle with lawn equipment, and worrying that someone migh

Why say "the body of Christ, broken for you"?

Learn the two reasons those words are spoken at communion.

What does the Church teach about generational curses?

A reader asks: “The Bible mentions curses being passed down to future generations because of the sins of ancestors. In reading a Medjugorje message, the Virgin Mary said, ‘Ask of Jesus to heal your wounds, which you, dear children, during your life sustained because of your sins or the sins of your parents.’ Doesn’t this imply that generational curses are passed down to future generations because…

How to Parent Your Children into Adulthood

We want to start off with the disclaimer that we’re still learning how to parent our adult children, so we’re not claiming that we’ve got it all figured ou

What Does Easter Mean to You?

Something about Easter makes it easy to mark the years. When you’re a kid it’s annual photos posed next to a basket that’s overflowing with neon grass and

What Broccoli and the Bible Have in Common

A friend asked me the other day how I manage to read my Bible every day. She said she has a hard time getting into it or understanding it. How do you “fall

What I Wish I Knew in My 20s

“In your 30s you’ll be tested on the commitments you made in your 20s.” – Gene Edwards, The Inward Journey This quote stuck in my head ever since I read it

Is Your Church Making You Depressed?

Not all Christian churches are created equal. If your pastor or fellow churchgoers display any of these behaviors, it might be time to get out.