Breaking Free From the Dope of Acceptance
I think good preachers should be like bad kids. They ought to be naughty enough to tiptoe up on dozing congregations, steal their bottles of religion pills… and flush them all down the drain.
Holy Week Resources: Kids Crafts, Activities, Recipes
Holy Week Resources: As we head into the sacred time of Passion Week, here are some Holy Week resources for celebrating with your kids.
Christianity Declining in America, Booming in China
Recently, I’ve read some research about Christianity declining in America. And this morning two contrasting headlines caught my attention. One noted the rapid increase of skepticism towards the Bible in the west: A new study from the Barna Group reveals that for the first time, Americans who read the Bible enthusiastically and those who are…
Best Baseball Movies of All Time
My 7-yr old had his little league evaluations last night. Great outing. I’m working on negotiating his contract and Albert Pujols will be jealous. In light of the upcoming baseball season and my son’s prospective rookie outing, it got me to thinking about my favorite baseball movies of all time. Here’s the list:
Religion vs Christianity: Who Is Doing the Building?
Religion vs Christianity In 1 Chronicles 17, the chapter starts out with David ambitious about building a house for God and the ark of the covenant. But that same night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: It is not you who will build…
Millennials and Church Attendance: Only 20% Think It’s Important
Millennials and Church Attendance A study released this week showed that Millennials (those 30 and under) stand out as least likely to value church attendance; only two in 10 believe it is important. And more than one-third of Millennial young adults (35%) take an anti-church stance. The study overall found that although church involvement was…
Leadership Lessons: What You Miss If You Quit
Nehemiah experienced desperation (2:2); opposition (2:10); weariness (2:11-12); loneliness (2:12, 16); and disappointment (2:13-15, 17). Yet he experienced God’s best.
E.M. Bounds Quotes: Power Through Prayer
E.M. Bounds Quotes: Power Through Prayer “The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men.” ― E.M. Bounds, Power Through Prayer “A prepared heart is much better than a prepared sermon. A prepared heart will make a prepared sermon.” ― E.M. Bounds, Power Through Prayer “God’s revelation does not need the…
15 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas | Missional Rhythms
Missional Rhythms: 15 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas There is no doubt that small things done with great love can change the world. An act of random kindness with no strings attached is a great way to be intentionally missional and show the love of Jesus to those around us.
Generation Y and the Bible: 70% Never Read It
Generation Y and the Bible Despite an interest in spirituality, ethics and social justice, over 70 per cent of young people never read the Bible, research has found. The findings are detailed in the Bible Society Australia’s new report, ‘The Bible according to Gen Z’, and reveal, according to editor Adrian Blenkinsop, that young people…