Journal
Exhortations, meditations, and encouragement from and for Cities Church
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We’re Planting Trees
I love Psalm 92:12–15 because of how it demands that we as Christians think so differently from how others might think. So many of us live inside this strange cultural pressure to always be productive and always on the go
Let the Little Children Sing Along
This week I mentioned again that the first song we will be singing together in corporate worship will be one that is intentionally geared for kids. The hope is that the lyrics and melody are simple enough for children to easily learn them and sing along...
Understanding Acts: The Resurrection and Reign of Jesus
To help us orient our minds and hearts on the Book of Acts, this article continues a short series on key features in the narrative. The topic: the resurrection and reign of Jesus.
Understanding Acts: The Sovereignty of God
To help us orient our minds and hearts on the Book of Acts, this article continues a short series on key features in the narrative. The topic: the sovereignty of God.
Understanding Acts: The Summary Statements
To help us orient our minds and hearts on the Book of Acts, this article kicks off a short series that highlights key features in the narrative.
Are Our Hearts Far from Him?
Thinking about the mechanics of worship is a good reminder that it is possible to honor God with our lips and our liturgy, and yet for our hearts to remain far from him. And this reminds us of our need to confess our sins.
Are We Looking?
Is there something right now that we aren’t looking at because we don’t want the clarity that leads to confidence that demands action?
And So It Began
Two weeks ago, the founding members of Cities Church of Minneapolis–Saint Paul gathered to covenant with each other to be the church.
Remember Henryk
Two years ago today, January 10, 2013, is a date many of us who are now founding members of Cities Church will never forget.
What Are Exhortations?
This short article explains exhortations and how they function in our corporate worship gatherings. It includes the exhortation from our December gathering.
What Is a Disciple?
A disciple of Jesus is a worshiper of Jesus, a servant like Jesus, and a missionary for Jesus.