10 Church Best Practices
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Here therefore is my ten cent’s worth.
1. Get the theology (particularly as it relates to the Kingdom of God) right. (Read Tom Wright) ‘Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s Kingdom has been launched on earth as in heaven, generating a new state of affairs in which the power of evil has been [...]
Take my Son
Friday, January 22nd, 2010A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.
When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and [...]
Let us shine with adoration to God
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Luke 2.1-20
Imagine you are the shepherds out that night of Jesus birth. Here you are out in the field, when everyone else is comfortable in their homes. You are one of the despised and neglected people because you live with sheep not your family, and yet God is described as a shepherd in the Old [...]
Alternate Route
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009As parents, we must provide alternate routes in life as well. We’ve observed the wrong highways others have traveled or perhaps the foolish ways we have taken, and we know they lead to delay or danger.
Think of all the possible paths our children might choose, the road of sexual immorality, the avenue of alcohol and [...]
Follow the Right Leader
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Some leaders promised to those who would become his disciples that he would teach them how they could move on to a higher level of life in a new world.
Sincere but gullible men and women heeded his call. They left families, friends, homes, and jobs to live and work together and to obey their leader’s [...]