How to get a bounce in church attendance …
What is one of the “sure fire” methods American churches use today to get people from the community to come to one of the church services? Rent […]
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Oct
2012
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James Scott, Jr.
10
Oct
2012
Photoshop or portrait?
John Singer Sargent (pictured above in a self-portrait) was an American artist who was considered to be the greatest portrait painter of his generation. In spite of […]
09
Oct
2012
God doesn’t want a satisfaction survey, He wants this …
I noticed the new barista at Starbucks had a common question for several of the customers he served: “How is it?” he would inquire after they sipped […]
08
Oct
2012
He’s just like his father …
It was a decade ago, when the Texas Rangers were making a run to get to the World Series, that I listened to a local radio personality […]
08
Oct
2012
Got a minute?
It was 11 a.m. on a weekend when I stopped in at Saxby’s to enjoy a cup of coffee while connecting to the wi-fi to do some […]
07
Oct
2012
Do you know what to do when things go RIGHT?
How many sermons, books, blogs, articles, classes, seminars, and any other type of communication within the church features an overly common topic: When things go wrong …? […]
05
Oct
2012
Saint or sinner?
Whether taking an exam at school or applying for a job, you’ve likely at some time been exposed to some old school psychological testing … “Waves are […]
04
Oct
2012
This isn’t a youth group activity …
Spend any time with a church youth group and someone will wind up with a blindfold on. As leaders try illustrating the concept of living by faith […]
03
Oct
2012
Four words …
With these four words, you can build the telling of the Gospel story: LIFE DEATH BIRTH LIFE Now, get a piece of paper or your favorite electronic […]
02
Oct
2012
You can’t do this with an acquaintance …
One of the truest marks of real friendship is the ability to turn to your friend and say, “I told you so!” You see, in order to […]