Question:  How significant in your discipleship process is the teaching that Christ is coming again and that we ought to live today as if Christ might come today, everyday? Source: How We Destroy Spiritual Formation at its Initiation

Originally posted in September of 2010 but still a problem in the church (and in my own life). The reason we aren’t progressing, growing and becoming more like Jesus will shock you. You aren’t growing as a Christian because you don’t need him. “But,” you say, “I do need him. Without Christ, I have no … More You Aren’t Growing as a Christian Because You Don’t Need Him

With special reference to issues related to same-sex marriage. The following is from Kairos Journal. I will be busy packing and organizing to get our house on the market, but here is an article worth reading and thinking about. Tomorrow I will try to post on t… Source: Wolfhart Panneberg on What Is and Isn’t a … More Wolfhart Panneberg on What Is and Isn’t a Church

The Tidal Wave is coming. It may already be here. [Repost from 5 years ago.] I am becoming more and more convinced that there is a tidal wave coming to the American Church. It is doctrinal in nature and unless pastors and church leaders are released from t… Source: The Tidal Wave Coming to the … More The Tidal Wave Coming to the American Church

This: From 4 years ago Weekend Musing The Week after the election I did a message on the book of Habakkuk. In the second service, I did a mini message on “Habakkuk’s First Woe” (Hab. 2:6-8) that I wish … Source: Getting Something for Nothing and What God’s Word Says (Video)

As our culture drifts further from its Judeo-Christian roots and into a modern version of secular paganism these issues and incidents will increase. It is not only what we should expect but something we should prepare for. Once again Kairos Journal has supplied a beginning point for counseling the next generation with truth and compassion. … More Counseling the Transgender Generation

Tuesday is for Preaching Assuming you are a) called to preach, b) work and pray hard over and in the text, and c) lean into the Holy Spirit as you preach, you will receive many “pats on the b… Source: Deflecting Honor to the One Who is Honorable

I just spent the last 36 hours analyzing a potential site for a church plant in IL. It is a thrilling opportunity for the right church planter. The discussion with the district leadership of the denomination and with some of the potential core group members reminded me of this post from three years ago. With … More What hinders rapid church multiplication?

Sunday Afternoon Musings The Christian life is a life or expectant hope, a life of not giving up, a life of doing good to everyone, everywhere we can, every day we can.  We don’t quit. We don’t give up. We keep on doing good for the glory of God and the good of all people. Galatians … More “In Due Season”