Each night, Kathy and I join in reading aloud the Bible before we pray. Because of some recent challenges she has been having with her nerves, we read Philippians this week and in chapter 4, we found these words…
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to [...]
I live in Akron, Ohio and serve the Church of God here as Administrative Bishop for 120 local churches and about 350 ministers. Â Our region, like all in this denomination are going through a significant realignment of finances which will reshape our organization and state operations for a generation to come–so we feel the pressure [...]
A recently read a book by Charlie Li and Josh Bernoff called “Groundswell” you can find out more about here. It’s not christian book, its a book about social technologies (computer nerds like me soak this stuff up) but at the very beginning of the book they discuss what qualifies a social technology to create a [...]
What do you brag about? Â Not, what do you think you’re supposed to brag about, and not what do you brag about in settings where you’re supposed to brag about certain things (ie. talking about salvations at the Great Commission Symposium). Â
I mean, deep down, what do you spend most of your time telling other [...]
I’ve been struggling the past few days with some strange and fearful thoughts about life and faith. I recognize the enemy at work and so I’ve been reading God’s Word and finding strength in worship and prayer. Each day, God has been “showing up” in my life responding to my need and [...]
This is a video from Andy Stanley speaking at his Drive Conference at Northpoint Community Church.
Now obviously this is just his opinion. Just because Andy Stanley says it doesn’t mean it’s true. But I think it’s definitely worth looking at. A few thoughts:
1 If this is true what does it mean for the Church of [...]
We might wish our lives were predictable and manageable, defined within clearly identifiable boundaries and absent the unexpected or unplanned-for moments that create our anxiety and fear. It is fun to live life with the wind at your back…to feel the push of momentum taking you to an intended destination with little effort and only [...]
Those of you who read my writings regularly know that I am open about the battles I have had with fear. Â I wish I could boast that I have not ever been afraid but the truth is there is a resident “fear” that rides in my boat and when things go awry, it rises up…or [...]
These are exciting days for ministry. Â When I consider the possibilities God has provided for me to serve Him on relation to the Great Commission, I consider these unique to my generation(s):
Websites
Every church needs a website. Â They can be done as cheaply or expensively as one can afford. Â A website indicates several critical interest points.
Our [...]
I’m reading The Present Future by Reggie McNeal and it is powerfully speaking to my life. I’m challenged by the writer to consider how the mission of Christ is connected to the “church” we all love and participate in. Is the message of Jesus and His redemptive plan our mission? Do we [...]
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