An Unconventional Christmas Story
We love the idea of a warm cozy Christmas, with beautiful church services, family celebrations and generous gift giving. We wrap ourselves... read more
Articles
Christmas Is Messy
I don’t like messy things. I like gleaming cars that look like you just drove them off the lot, straight offices featuring lots of... read more
23 Reminders on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
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Divine Ownership, Earthly Loans, and the Duty of Gratitude
Outside the church, the Christianese term for finances and general giving is known as “stewardship.” In the New Testament, the word... read more
3 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready to Start a New Service
So you're considering starting a new service! Reality check: is your church ready? You’re probably worried that you’re not. You think: ... read more
Transformational Discipleship Part 2
The 12 Steps have their foundation built upon the first three steps: 1) We are powerless; 2) God’s power can save us; and 3) We make a... read more
Who is Jesus Christ?
WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?
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Why I Stay
I have recently seen articles such as Departure: Why I Left the Church and other Facebook posts related to the great clergy's resignation.... read more
Don’t Blame God for “Polarysis”
From the moment God breathed his life into humankind to complete our creation in his image, we all have been inherently relational and... read more
Why Ruth, Esther, and Jonah Should Be Read Together
It is fair to ask, “Why these three very different books of Ruth, Esther, and Jonah? What common threads possibly hold books from... read more
3 Reasons Your Church Should Start A New Worship Service
You've considered starting a new worship service to grow your church. It’s easy to see why you might want to, especially if you’re a... read more
Transformational Discipleship
My great spiritual confession is that I’ve been raised in the church, called by God into ministry serving the church, and I’ve spent... read more