Ten clichés Christians should never use

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 @ 00:28

Churchgoers can come up with the most unhelpful phrases, which turn others away from faith, says Christian Piatt

WE CHRISTIANS have a remarkable talent for sticking our feet in our mouths. When searching for words most commonly associated with "Christian", I come up with a list that is not pretty.

I think part of this can be attributed to a handful of phrases that, if stricken from our vocabulary, might make us a little more tolerable. Yes, these things may mean something to you, but, trust me, non-Christians don't share your love for these tried-and-true clichés.

They are not intended ...

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