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”
Five years ago in April I was hearing from a surprising number of lay people about the lack of depth to the preaching they were hearing in their churches. It’s the kind of thing you hear when you travel and preach in various churches. I’m still hearing that in conversations with people today. Don’t let … More Preacher, Work Harder.
Here is another in a series of posts on Intensely Local Ministry. This one may be way out of people’s comfort zone. But then again, Jesus didn’t call us to a life of comfort or even safety. He calls us to seek and serve the lost. This is a link to an NPR story about … More I Don’t Like the Title but I Love this Example
What if your small group and your church truly became transformative in your neighborhood? Friday is for Heart Songs Later today I will post on my experience in Dearborn, MI witnessing to Muslims for the last two days. For now, here is an inspiring video from Soma Communities. Update Jul… Source: Could this Happen in … More Could this Happen in Your Church!
