The gospel in me and through me!
It’s easy to grow complacent without ever realizing it. Take your physical health, for example. If we stop taking our vitamins regularly or become lax about physical exercise or healthy eating, the results are not readily apparent. Oftentimes, it takes … Read More
Church growth isn’t about numbers; it’s about maturity. In an age when we deem what is popular to be best, it’s important to remember that in church, best isn’t biggest by default. The goal of the church is to mature … Read More
Too often, the American church is treated like a business when it employs church growth strategies. When monetizing a ministry becomes the mindset and numbers drive the agenda, the church stops functioning like a New Testament church. Implementing business models … Read More
The church is a unique people group. When God called Abraham, He promised to make him into a great nation. From Abraham’s seed, God created Israel, an ethnic people that were to draw the nations to Him. Through that people … Read More
Evangelicalism has divided itself in recent years as various leaders have articulated what is the mission of the church. Is the church’s primary focus to invest in our communities and make the world in which we live a better place … Read More
In Matthew 18:7 Jesus says that stumbling blocks and sins against us are inevitable. We live in a world full of sinful people, and we are sinful people ourselves, so we shouldn’t be surprised when our relationships are impacted by … Read More
Can you think of a time in your life when you thought of yourself as “invincible?” This kind of attitude usually characterizes the young and healthy; I know I have been there. But the fact of the matter is, all … Read More
What’s the big deal with the church? Why do we make such a big deal about it? Why would we celebrate Pentecost? When Paul wrote to Timothy, he used a three-fold description of the church to help emphasize that how … Read More