One-stop shopping …
It almost seems as if everything you could possibly need you can get at the local gas station. Today’s modern fuel stops come paired with a convenience […]
15
Jul
2012
Blog Tag
Church
01
Jul
2012
Trinkets or aloha?
The photo above is one of the entrances to the International Market Place, which was located about two blocks away from where I used to live in […]
22
Jun
2012
Real life in Starbucks …
Most of the chairs and tables in the local Starbucks were empty. I was in the middle of some complicated study when the three women came in […]
11
Jun
2012
Blasting away that spiritual flabbiness …
It might be easier to get someone to go see their dentist than it is to get them to hire a Personal Trainer. After all, the screech […]
08
Jun
2012
Let’s try that again …
We love a second chance! When we’re behind, we love a second chance to rally back. When we’ve made a mistake, we love a second chance to […]
08
Mar
2012
Are you sure that’s growth?
A statement in a tweet from a Twitter friend captured my attention. That’s because it casts light on how we tend to “do church” in today’s culture. […]
05
Mar
2012
Lack of scholarship limits a congregation …
In previous discussions about leadership, whenever I raised the issue about how biblical scholarship is lacking among too many of today’s church leaders, I often got a […]
15
Feb
2012
Faux family …
Why do some churches use canned photos of models on their website? I’m not saying that’s wrong. It’s not something I’ve spent a lot of time thinking […]
13
Feb
2012
Latte missionaries …
You know how it is: you’re sitting with your laptop in a Starbucks and right next to you are two people having a conversation. Now, by “right […]
30
Jan
2012
Worship Leader or Lead Musician?
One of the most under-utilized staff positions among churches is that of the Worship Leader. That’s because for many churches, the person serving in that position really […]