Christ’s church isn’t powerless, but yours might be …
The conversation I had recently with a pastor was not an uncommon one. The church where he serves had started its descent into the throes of death […]
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Oct
2015
Blog Tag
Church
06
Oct
2015
Thank God for these people!
These people comprise the heartbeat of the kingdom of God. Who are they? They are the “cheerleaders” for Jesus Christ, those men and women who possess, and […]
04
Oct
2015
A wounded pastor plants a church …
This morning had to be one of the most exciting days ever for Randall Tonini who, after almost 9 years in youth ministry, this morning led the […]
25
Sep
2015
It’s not just Millennials leaving the church …
A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend and brother in Christ who said he was leaving the church. Well, at least he […]
18
Sep
2015
One thing Millennials are looking for …
I almost can’t believe I’m writing a blog post about Millennials. Don’t get me wrong, I love them as much as anyone else, but I’m sick and […]
26
Jun
2015
When platitudes aren’t enough …
America is quickly becoming a place where lukewarm Christians will no longer be able to remain lukewarm or call themselves Christians without a cost to such a […]
23
Jun
2015
Some advice for church “volunteers” …
Have you ever known someone who was both a blessing and a “curse”? Someone who simultaneously, contradictorily made life easier AND harder for you at the same […]
10
Jun
2015
People to avoid …
A woman entered a butcher shop and asked for a chicken. The butcher had only one left, so he brought it out and placed it on the […]
07
Jun
2015
The first church did this. Today’s church doesn’t …
The New Testament church used to do this when they gathered together. We don’t. And we’re a far less loving, mature, and unified church than the early […]
12
Mar
2015
Less about what we’re against, more about Who we’re for …
Complaining seems to be a very common pasttime, even among Christians. So much that many Christian leaders have been speaking out saying we should be talking about […]