It’s that time again, time for churches to have Christmas plays and programs. It is the time of year to proclaim the birth of mankind’s only hope. The birth of Jesus. As followers of the Christ, our hope is we can deliver a message to the masses. The Catalyst Driving down the road, I’m…… Continue reading Selling Tickets to Jesus: Church Special Event Programs and the Pay for Access Dilemma
Category: Faith
God does nothing reckless – Never has, never will
Is God’s Love Reckless? Having grown up playing music in church from bluegrass to Third Day covers, I’ve always loved worship music in church. I’ve played with and have heard various talents as well. Worship in church became such a important part of the move of God over the past decades. Many churches have included…… Continue reading God does nothing reckless – Never has, never will
Divided worship services at church: How multiple church services hurt your church
How multiple church services hurt your church I grew up going to one church service on Sunday morning, one on Sunday night, and one on Wednesday. When someone got married in the church, everyone was invited to the wedding. And singing Bible songs in Children’s Church. We were one big family. Everyone knew everyone else,…… Continue reading Divided worship services at church: How multiple church services hurt your church
From Origin to Redemption – Understanding Christianity
To Understand Christianity; You have to understand the origin of man, Genesis 1:27 To understand the purpose of man. Ephesians 5:1 To understand the fall of man. Genisis 3 To understand the redemption of man. John 3:16-17 To understand the hope for man. John 6:40 To understand the judgment of man. Matthew 25 Steven…… Continue reading From Origin to Redemption – Understanding Christianity
The Consumer Christian – When our Consumer Mind and Christ Meet.
Investment vs. Spending Probably one of the more lighthearted scenes from the movie Robocop (1987) is a scene with this guy who had the tagline is, ‘I’d buy that for a dollar.’ He just says it over and over to ad nauseam. He looks appears to be sweating, hyperventilating and quite possibly had too much…… Continue reading The Consumer Christian – When our Consumer Mind and Christ Meet.
The Christian Selfie – As followers of the Christ, what are we to say about selfies?
The Christian Selfie I Love Me! Look at Me! As followers of the Christ, what are we to say about selfies? Jesus tells us “Happy are people who are humble, because they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 So what about Selfies? Why do we do it? Is it a way we share, or is…… Continue reading The Christian Selfie – As followers of the Christ, what are we to say about selfies?
It is God who adds to the church, not church marketing
I recently received an invitation to a church in our area. It was a very nice postcard that told me a lot of info about the church. It even had a little map of where the church is located. And then I saw it, the part that read, ‘Bring this card for a free gift.’ …… Continue reading It is God who adds to the church, not church marketing
The Cult of Church Worship
Do you worship your church leadership? Don’t think so? Here’s how to find out. When Lebron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010, the residents of Cleveland didn’t react well. There were riots over Lebron leaving the town and even a man set himself on fire with Lebron’s jersey on. After all, Lebron promised Cleveland…… Continue reading The Cult of Church Worship
Father’s Day Trophies
Trophies When I was really little, each Saturday morning was a time for myself and two siblings to run into my parent’s bedroom waking them up. It was a fun time in life. My dad was an insurance salesman, my mom kept us in line at home. I have many great memories from that time,…… Continue reading Father’s Day Trophies
Un-convenient Biblical truths church folk don’t like to talk about anymore.
Un-convenient Biblical truths church folk don’t like to talk about anymore. One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a film about an angel Clarence Odbody, and a man George Bailey who wants to kill himself. But Clarence is sent from Heaven to save George’s life. Clarence wants to get his wings and…… Continue reading Un-convenient Biblical truths church folk don’t like to talk about anymore.