Tag: Church

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.

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

Time to boot Leaders out of Christ’s Church – Mark 10:42-45

Time to Boot Leaders out of Christ’s Church I like to insert humor in my writing so people will calm down, here’s a cartoon from one of my favorite cartoonists. Now breathe a bit, one one thousand, two two thousand…  Now that everyone’s heads aren’t exploding, let’s take a minute to explore God’s word about…… Continue reading Time to boot Leaders out of Christ’s Church – Mark 10:42-45

Carl and Wally – Wally visits Carl’s church

Carl and Wally   Carl and Wally are fictional characters visiting a fictional church, maybe yours.   About the Author:  Steven Davis is a musician, practicing apologist, media producer and burned out preachers kid.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Please Stop Boasting about a local Church/Pastor.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Please Stop Boasting about a local Church/Pastor. As many read this, it is already possible to see the smoke coming out of many ear canals spelling “How Dare You!” “You’re harming the church!” “You have a spirit of criticism!” and so on. Speaking of spirits, recently I had someone cast the…… Continue reading Dear Brothers and Sisters: Please Stop Boasting about a local Church/Pastor.

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

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?

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