Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the Church You've Found

Contents

Preface............................................................9 Acknowledgments....................................................11 Introduction.......................................................13 PART 1 Understanding the Church 1. A Radiant Bride.................................................19 2. What You Believe Really Does Matter.............................27 3. Understanding the Purpose of the Church.........................37 4. The Place and Power of Prayer...................................45 PART 2 Connecting in a Local Congregation 5. A Loving Family.................................................57 6. Understanding the Family (Matters of Style).....................67 7. One Family, Many Tastes.........................................81 8. Sheep Stealing..................................................99 9. Serious Business................................................109 PART 3 Finding Your Place among God's People 10. A Healthy Body.................................................123 11. Connecting in the Life of the Church.................. ... read full excerpt from Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the Church You've Found ebook