For most of last year, and up until just a few weeks ago this year, Dana and I attended a small, denominational church just two blocks down the road …
2012 in Review: A Few Favorite Reader Comments
Today marks my 230th post since taking up residency on WordPress in late January. Lots of great discussion. The posts will be fewer and farther between for the …
Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the shots and running the church like an organization that he controls? Or should the living, present Jesus Christ be the One who is allowed to active control and direct the church?
Reblogged as an original work from my friend, Steve Simms of Nashville. Please click on the link below: Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the …
Non-Church — Discovered In Japan & Other Places
Re-blogged, and an original work of Steve Simms of Nashville. Well said, Steve. Non-Church -- Discovered In Japan & Other Places. …
Let’s Pray About It (or just do nothing)
Keenly aware of his own shortcomings, Jack still liked to think of himself as a decent enough man. Complex by nature and misunderstood by most, Jack walked …
Discovering Tozer
Two good friends recently turned me on to the works of A.W. Tozer, who in 1919, began 44 years of Christian ministry. His works are among the most insightful …
Is the Easter Bunny the Anti-Christ?
Last Christmas eve I attended a candlelight service where 50 or so people came together to prepare their hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth. I've …
The Church “On the Verge”
(The following excerpts are notes I've highlighted from "On the Verge," written by Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. Full credit for these observations goes to the …
Dark vs. Light (Part 2)
From the Genesis account we know the first thing God desires for us to know is that he created the heavens and the earth. He is the creator of all things. The …
The “Spirit-Filled” … “Church”?
My first experience with God's Holy Spirit came at an age as early as I can remember, sitting as a young observer in our tiny little community Methodist Church …