Acc. New Blvrs. + Skrs.
Thursday, December 6th, 2007Nothing long here today. Just a few things I want to point out in case we have forgotten what it is like to be a newbie in the Christian Culture.
New Christians do not know what “Ps.”, “Rev.”, “Hab.”, and “Zech.” mean. Neither do those who have yet to meet our Savior.
When placing references to verses on screen or in print, PLEASE write out the entire book name. It also helps to hear things like “Turn to Psalms, it’s right in the middle near Proverbs.” Or “Turn to John. It’s right after Luke and before Acts in the New Testament.” It’s the little things that can make or break a new believer or seeker.
We do want these newbies to understand, right?
That’s all for now. Now go and do likewise. 
Any other areas we need to improve on in regards to newbies? Leave a comment and let’s hear.
December 6th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Can I borrow your soapbox? HaHa
December 6th, 2007 at 11:53 am
You are always so thoughtful! Thank you for remembering the little things……..the things that make the BIG difference!
December 6th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Travis… Nope, I’m still using it.
Mom… You taught me well.
December 6th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Yeah there’s probably a thousand words that we need to give some context to before we blurt them from stage - salvation, grace, fellowship, etc etc etc. “We” have an understanding of what those things mean (or can mean, at least!) but we definitely live in a culture where definitions are fluid and shifting.
December 10th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Come on, Chris - you know that the only reason they don’t know those abbreviations yet is that they aren’t as spiritual as we are! How dare you stoop so low!