I wish every, EVERY Christian in America would view and take to heart. How much more joyous would the world be if we lived like Jesus in the next year. For more and a short video see: Men, Buy This Book and Read it Aloud to Your Family.
All the hub-bub about the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth ascension to the throne of England got me thinking about Kingdom, and pomp, and celebrations, and honor for royalty. One day the rightful King will return for His bride and he will receive all honor and glory and majesty.. It got me thinking of a … More There is a Bigger Royal Wedding Coming
If we judge Christians by the superficial criteria of the world—titles, clothes, bank balance—we have missed what really matters. Our calling to serve Christ is likely to be very different. It might cost us … For more see: The Prosperity Gospel is Killing Christian Living.
Whimsical Monday Inner Strength If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills, If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it, If you can understand when loved ones … More Inner Strength, Who Has It?
Just saw the new Enterprise Car Rental advertising campaign. It’s very simple but behind it is a great lesson for the Church. A series of Enterprise reps come on camera and simply say, “I can make it right.” A few add, “I don’t have to talk to someone else,” or “I don’t need to ask a … More What Enterprise Car Rental Can Teach the Church
People who believe in Christ ought to be changed. They ought to exhibit characteristics of having moved from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. Or am I off target? For more see … Does Conversion Always Produce a Change of Affection and Behavior?.
There isn’t just one answer to that question. In some, there is no preaching. In some, everyone preaches. In some, preaching is more conversational. In some, it is very much … For more, see: What Makes Preaching in a House Church So Good? (or bad).
It’s that season again! Don’t miss any opportunities to interact with your neighbors. Create some new ones. Here’s a reminder from last spring. Making Disciples with Asparagus.
Live for more than your comfort, convenience, and security. Live to make Jesus known so that more will know unrestrained joy, both now and for eternity. For More: The World We Live In Through Eyes of a Cynic.
Can you preach the Bible and not preach the gospel? Did they train you at seminary or Bible college to make a beeline to the cross, from any text in the Scripture? For more: Growing Churches by Stealing Sheep or Proclaiming Christ?.
