Unpacking Evangelism and the Enneagram
Your personality shapes how you share the Gospel. Here’s an honest look at evangelism and the Enneagram — and what gets in the way.
Your personality shapes how you share the Gospel. Here’s an honest look at evangelism and the Enneagram — and what gets in the way.
Congregations are still struggling to reach their pre-COVID numbers for physical gatherings. Some remain online or continue to meet in small groups at home. Congregations are dispersed in a way that we haven’t seen in centuries…or millennia. Church leaders are looking for direction. Will God provide direction? He will, in His time for His purpose.
Our family was hitting up Florida theme parks in February 2020. The greatest fear at that time? Upside-down roller coasters! Not COVID. People had coughs and colds, kids had runny noses, and touched everything, but there were no safety precautions. Lines were tight, no one wearing masks, and no hand-sanitizer stations. Simply put, there was no fear. Will we ever get back there?
We’ve been in a wilderness over the past two years. Our wilderness has been social, societal, phycological and political. It’s been very exhausting, like walking through the wilderness. We have been bombarded with fear through confusion, isolation and polarization.
Most people try their best, but a careful look at the intent behind the commandments proves a little more difficult. We might follow the rule, but our heart condition may be jaded. And that is really the purpose of today’s post; to get to the heart of the 10 commandments.
Today is the time of year when we show our love and gratitude for the most important people in our lives. This morning, I’d like to tell all my unvaccinated friends and family that I love you! Why?
Describe a life of faithful obedience and reverence. What does a faithful, obedient, reverent life look like for you right now?
What would it look like to give God your first and best? How would living by faith, impact this year?
What’s your faith position on the origins of the universe? What’s your reaction to hearing that you’re God’s image-bearer?
How have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?
How are you doing? Maybe you’re experiencing yet another, COVID-Christmas? Maybe you’re entering into another year of on and off restrictions? We’ve all been watching the constant news cycle reminding us of yet another virus variant, and that the pandemic is far from over. And no matter your stand on masks, vaccines, or the pandemic as a whole, it’s a burden.
Do you connect Christianity with charitable giving? Why or why not? Should Christians be giving differently to those in need? If so, what would it look like?