Tonight I got a small glimpse into my life if am able to go into full-time ministry. And it was good. Wednesday has been church night for me for as long as I can remember. AWANA, youth group, praise team rehearsals, you name it… Continue Reading “A Small Glimpse”
I struggle with the idea of the prosperity gospel. Thankfully, I didn’t grow-up with it; I’ve only encountered it as an adult and old enough to understand the premise. John Piper has a great sermon on it you can listen to at the University… Continue Reading “What Do I Deserve?”
Kansas Bob discovered this before me. No Super Bowl in Church I find this situation very irritating.
Ex-pastor called ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ This makes me sad.
Musicians. *rolls eyes* *shakes head* Oy. As a worship director, I have the sometimes daunting task of dealing with… well, “different” personalities. As my mother repeated to me over and over as a child “Music people are funny.” Not funny ha-ha. Funny weird. I… Continue Reading “Ego Stroking”
When a high-profile evangelical Christain leader has a high-profile failure, we all respond differently. I’ve been reading about Jay Bakker, son of the Jim and Tammy Faye, who’s the pastor of a church called Revolution. It’s a small church that holds a casual service… Continue Reading “The Perfect Christian”
Haggard Resigns from New Life Church I am surprised. But at the same time I’m not. Nothing much surprises me anymore. We live in a world where anything and everythings happens to anyone and everyone. I think I would be more shocked if Donald… Continue Reading “I guess I’m… surprised?”
My aunt and I spoke for quite a while more – an opportunity I’d been praying for since we decided to go on this trip together. Thankfully it was given to me: the chance to share with her God’s never-ending love no matter the… Continue Reading “The rest of my trip”
…a step in the right direction. Pope Benedict XVI is expected to cast aside the concept of limbo.. Maybe those old Catholics can change after all. 🙂
My denomination is going through the process of revising the Statement of Faith. As with anything in the church, it’s been a long and complicated process, with everyone putting their two cents in about the first and second drafts changes they’ve made thus far.… Continue Reading “EFCA Statement of Faith”