I am back from sabbatical and praying that most of our people can be with us this weekend. No matter how large the clan, family dinners aren’t the same when even one person is missing. Together, Jamie and I have…
Looking for more joy? Pursue unity.
Psalm 133 encourages us that joy and refreshment is found in spending more time in community with God’s people. Psalm 133 reads: How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured…
For Those Who Recruit in Local Churches
Here’s a post from Fall of 2009. It is that time of the year when churches are working to make sure they have slots filled for Fall ministries. It’s a challenge. “The workers are few.” But, before you get discouraged,…
Are “totems” (in the movie Inception) sacraments?
Is there an analogy between Totems in the movie Inception and the sacraments? If you have seen Inception, then you know that Totems are an important part of the story line. Per the movie: A Totem is an object that…
Tim Keller: Hope for the Church
I would strongly encourage you to listen to this sermon from Tim Keller. I recently listened to it while dusting my study and it was a real blessing. I pray that many “Bricks” from our Red Brick Church would listen.…
The Wall Street Journal: Joblessness Hits the Pulpit
I suppose it is no surprise that the economy is affecting church staffing. It reminds me again to be so thankful for how God has provided for our church. When Tim Ryan was called to an urgent meeting last year…
Collin Hansen: “Love Where You Live”
Usually when Stillman Valley makes the news, it’s relative to high school football. But, a recent Christianity Today article used our church and town to illustrate a point about community. In the CT article referenced below, there was even a…
Just do something in your church
C.J. Mahaney recently pointed to some practical suggestions about how to be more active in your church. To close out his Next 2010 conference message, “The Church,” Kevin DeYoung gave a list of suggestions for how to be a difference…
More on why your church doesn’t feel like family
A few days ago, I posted a video of Mark Driscoll encouraging Christians who say that their church doesn’t feel like family. Paul Adams has responded to this post by pointing out that when church doesn’t feel like family, leadership…
Why your church doesn’t feel like family
If you struggle to feel at home in your church, watch this one. HT: Adrian Warnock