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“You really should be here Wednesday night.” “You don’t want to miss this opportunity to serve the Lord.” “It’s so encouraging to see some people really singing to the Lord.” “They only came to church when they felt like it.” “If you want God to bless you, you won’t skip tithing.” “If you really want to grow, you need to sign up for a Sunday school class…” For many Christians, statements like these were—and perhaps continue to be—a regular part of our church experience. Most of the time, they likely come from a good heart. When I have said things like this in the past, I believe my intentions were mostly good, too. But if I am honest with myself, part of me wanted to steer people in a particular direction not only for them,… Read More »Atmospheres of Freedom