Stories from a new father

“Hey Daddy” Yes son. “When I make my car company, I’m going to put window wipers on the inside and outside of the windows.” That sounds nice. “And you get a car for free.” That’s nice. “… ok, maybe ten dollars.” Ok Son. “Hey Daddy?” Yes Son. “Do I have to tell the government that…… Continue reading Stories from a new father

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How we use music to segregate within the local church

How we use music to segregate our church meeting. ———————————————————————————————————- First of all, the rules for this post. (ominous sounding eh?) Rule: 1  This post is not about racial equality, race issues in general. Rule: 2 This post is not about singling out any culture or race. Rule: 3  This post is from an American…… Continue reading How we use music to segregate within the local church

Hate in America

Some countries hate America, until a war breaks out, then they beg for help, People in the U.S. hate America, until an earthquake or flood happens, then they beg for help, Many people in the U.S. hate America, but they love their government aid, Many famous people hate America, and yet they never move, Many…… Continue reading Hate in America

Salty outrage; Christian anger and outrage, and how to handle it

outrage n. An act of extreme violence or viciousness. I’m reminded of a story, where for no fault of their own, a person was killed.  It was senseless without any reason.  Only God knows what actually happened, but from all accounts, the victim did nothing to instigate the violence.  So while the tragedy was the…… Continue reading Salty outrage; Christian anger and outrage, and how to handle it

Shh, zip it, be quiet, don’t say it, pray about it; Why Christians shouldn’t be attacking each other

When Christians attack each other, both lose. It hurts the cause of Christ when Christians attack each other.  It shows we have lost focus on our mission, which is to make disciples.    Verbal discourse in the church is a good thing.  But in Luke 6:37 when Jesus says; Do not judge.  Jesus gives us…… Continue reading Shh, zip it, be quiet, don’t say it, pray about it; Why Christians shouldn’t be attacking each other

Selling Tickets to Jesus: Church Special Event Programs and the Pay for Access Dilemma

  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

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

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