"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you." Hebrews 13:17 Having lunch today with my wife at TGI Friday's, (great salad by the way) I was deeply saddened and angered as I sat by two older women. One of them was speaking with great [...]
I just love the awkwardness of conversation. You know it when you encounter it. The proverbial "How's the weather" conversation; the superficial stuff. We do this when we don't know someone, don't know what to talk about or what questions we should really ask. These kind of conversations are interesting among christians, especially leaders. This is why pastors, church planters, leaders and those observing them ask superficial questions about success. How many people do you [...]
Since I shared yesterday about checking the motives of our heart, I thought I'd treat you to a ministry reality check. If you are a pastor or have been in ministry you will enjoy this. If you are not, then maybe not so much. This post comes from Perry Noble entitled "What they really mean..." Check it out HERE. What are the real motives behind your words? What are the real motives behind your actions?
What is the future of the Church in America? How are we reaching the men of our culture? Where are the good soldiers? There is a shifting going on in our churches and culture causing people to long and looking for something more. Some have a growing discontent and a division is happening between those who want to attend church and those who are looking to be the church. There is a battle to strip away [...]
