In last week’s article, we established the beginning of freedom — the freedom from bondage. In this article, we will talk about how freedom grows and matures. This is the final installment in a series of articles on core values for Christians and churches. All of the articles can be found online at http://www.webbweekly.com. “It
The sixth and final core value in our series is Freedom. So far, we have discussed Unity, Clarity, Humility, Generosity, and Hospitality. You can read these previous articles online at Webbweekly.com. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke
The fifth core value in our series is Hospitality. So far, we have discussed Unity, Clarity, Humility, and Generosity. You can read these previous articles online at Webbweekly.com. Hospitality is defined as the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. In nearly every social interaction, you are either a host or
The fourth core value in our series is Generosity. So far, we have discussed Unity, Clarity, and Humility. You can read previous articles online at Webbweekly.com. Of all the core values, generosity is probably the prickliest one for preachers to talk about. Why? First, vocational ministers like me receive our income from the church. More
This article is the third in a series of articles on core values for churches and Christians. You can access the articles in this series by visiting http://www.webbweekly.com. Humility is our next core value. At our church, we refer to it as the central, selfless, and slippery core value. Let’s talk about it. Arrogance The
The word clarity is used to describe something that is clear, simple, or precise. If it is something spoken, clarity means that the message has been communicated efficiently and effectively. If it is an object, like a diamond, clarity refers to its ability to allow light to pass through it without obstruction. Both meanings are
