This article was first posted on the Mustard Seed Associates blog. There is an emphasis in most congregations about responsibility. Taking personal responsibility for our actions is a key essence of basic teaching on repentance and forgiveness. Unless we recognize what we are responsible for, the ways that we have...

“Hello, this is Wonderful Redeemer Baptist Church.” “Um… my name is Angie and I need to feed my children.” “Well, we don’t have a food program here.” “Could you recommend someone…” “I’m sorry, but we can’t help you. Why don’t you try the government?” “I can’t get any help from...