Drew Dyck with some valuable insights about why so many teens are checking out of church after being involved in youth groups. Over the past year I’ve conducted dozens of interviews with 20-somethings who have walked away from their Christian…
God’s glory shines in Hummingbirds
Oh LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. Psalm 8:1 HT: Laughing Squid
Staying alive between the covers of a book
Why not put your Ipad down, step through the wardrobe door, and into the wonderful world of a library? At the very least, read the below quote from E.B. White. Alan Jacobs, an author I thoroughly enjoy reading, writes: At…
Five Questions That Matter Most
I was just privileged to spend a week studying with George Guthrie, Haddon Robinson, and a wonderful group of fellow pastors. Darryl Dash, who takes better notes than I, posted one moment from our time together. Haddon Robinson says that…
Thom Rainer’s Favorite Bulletin Bloopers
Thom Rainer: I like to laugh. In fact, I sometimes think some of us Christians take life with such a somber attitude that we forget how to smile. Most everyone has seen church bulletin bloopers. They are typically corny, but…
Unpacking Forgiveness available in Korean
There are an estimated 70 million Korean speaking people in the world. So far as I am aware, I know one of them. But, I am hoping some of them are bi-lingual and I will hear from that after they…
Reflecting on Hebrews
Darryl Dash blogs about what we’re learning this week about the book of Hebrews. I am participating in the same retreat where we have the privilege of learning from George H. Guthrie and Haddon Robinson. Darryl writes: I’ve been studying…
Russell Moore reflects on what we have in common with Osama Bin Laden
Russell Moore: Osama Bin Laden was wicked. Osama Bin Laden was feared. He was also, it turns out, kind of pathetic. Among the items American forces pulled out of the terrorist leader’s compound last week are videos of Bin Laden,…
What scares me most as a pastor
This is a reminder I often give to our people. If you asked me, “What is your biggest fear as a pastor?” The answer would be easy. I fear for people in our flock who think they are Christians when they are not.…
The Death of the Mushy Middle
You may find Tim Keller’s thoughts encouraging. Tim Keller – Interview Session #3 from Vintage21 Church on Vimeo.