My People – Christian Cliques and Segregation in Church – Picking our Brothers and Sisters in Christ

I’ve mentioned this story before, but for the purpose of this subject, I’ll repeat it.   As I sat listening to my sister in Christ, who was almost in tears, lament that she was asked to leave her church ‘small group’ and find one that fit her age, I honestly was at a loss for words…… Continue reading My People – Christian Cliques and Segregation in Church – Picking our Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Church should not be fun – It should be more than fun.

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RIGHT!? I go to church because my kids have fun. Hearing a parent say, ‘We go to our church because my kids have fun there.  They get to play and run all their energy out.’  And I’d agree, it is important for children to run around, get their energy out.  But what I didn’t hear…… Continue reading Church should not be fun – It should be more than fun.

Does the local church create a divide in family discipleship?

  Does the local church create a divide in family discipleship? The exchange of dialogue is only helpful if that exchange has a point that is potentially beneficial to others. So while it is common in this blog and on the internet to criticize the practices in Christ’s church, this post will hopefully help as…… Continue reading Does the local church create a divide in family discipleship?

What’s Our Brand? – What Do We Want People to Know First?

So many brands to choose from.

What’s Our Brand? – What Do We Want People to Know First? Growing up without the money to buy the latest ‘trending’ this or that was a blessing.  Although, growing up without the internet understanding ‘trending’ was also a blessing.  Many of us have a brand whether we want one or not.  But some in…… Continue reading What’s Our Brand? – What Do We Want People to Know First?

Experiencing God in a Corporate Setting ? Messaging Matters

Driving by this sign day after day which read “Experience God”, I thought to my self, ‘self, what does that mean?’  I mean it’s a sign that is in front of a building with the word ‘church’ in the name.  It’s a good size building being built and so I looked at some of the…… Continue reading Experiencing God in a Corporate Setting ? Messaging Matters

Silly Sermon Sayings with Stevey the Squash #notveggietales

Why do we have Sermon Sayings?  What do Sermon Sayings accomplish?  What weight should we give them?  How do we even use Sermon Sayings in our lives? And what do we test Sermon Sayings with since 1 Thessalonians 5:21 tells us to test all things and hold onto that which is good. I’ll submit and…… Continue reading Silly Sermon Sayings with Stevey the Squash #notveggietales

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