I have been thinking lately about the role of confessions of sin in a church setting. I know in the Roman Catholic churches, people will confess privately to a priest. However, in most protestant churches I see no trace of public or private confessions of sin. I am wondering what people think about why or how Christians should confess their sins? Is it simply enough to admit to God and others that we are sinners, or should we confess specific faults and deeds?
Andy Cooper | 04.17.04 - 12:50 am | #

I have one for you all!!! ... we are developing our vision statement from which all of our ministries will be based. We are wanting to send a message that shows who we are and what we intend to do. There are two questions in this blog:
1. What do you think of the vison statement ... anything you would change?
2. What are some ways we can practically impliment what this vision statement states in day to day ministry?

Here is the vision statement: ... developing a loving, spiritual family to sensitize,through service, the lost and lonely of the community to the love and grace of Jesus Christ and the strength found in fellowship

In the news today, a woman heard voices that told her to stone her 3 children to death. Her doctor says she is mentally ill - bipolar.

Do you believe people can be demon-possessed today? What about people with a mental illness and/or who hear voices?

Is "casting out demons" and "healing" the same thing?

Mary

Why or why not should we fast? If we should, when?

Luke Hamm

According to John 13:14-15 (NIV) "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

I have attended a church that had feet washing services. Why don't we practice this?

Anon