U.N.I.T.Y
I don’t follow the NBA like I did when I was in high school. In those days the players and teams to watch were the…
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Dangerous Church
dan·ger·ous (ˈdānj(ə)rəs/) Dangerous is an adjective which means, “able or likely to cause harm or injury.” It can also mean, “likely to cause problems or…
The Ministry of the Towel: Service in the Vein of Jesus
Towels play such a humble role in our lives. We use towels (whether regular or disposable) for a variety of reasons—drying off, cleaning up messes,…
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What’s So Special About the Church?
Over my life there have been “special” things that have meant a lot to me. There have been special toys like my Teddy Ruxpin. [My…
Prayer and Politics: Four Things I’m Praying for During this Political Season
Seasons have a way of shaping the content of our prayers. If in a season of crisis, our prayers typically include asking the Lord to…
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That’s Not What I Ordered: Clarifying Christ’s Kingdom
Have you ever been to a restaurant and ordered something only to find that it was nothing like you imagined? For instance, when on a…
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Cruising with Mickey Mouse: Things the Church and Disney have (or should have) in Common
Last week my family and I went on a Disney cruise thanks to my mother-in-law! We had the most wonderful time—eating unlimited desserts, watching the…
When God Builds a Church
Fourteen years ago Bob Russell, former pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, wrote a book titled, When God Builds a Church. The reason…
A Church’s Capacity to Grow
There are many ingredients that come together to make a church grow. The most important, in my opinion, is the Spirit of God moving in…
A Platform for the Gospel
Have you ever thought about how a platform, or stage, commands attention? In every environment I can think of where a stage or platform is…
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