Church Marketing: I shoulda just changed the light bulbs
Right now, in our home office, there are two light bulbs that are burned out. I'd like to say they just died. but it's been several days. Maybe a week. Each time I walk in ....
Author: Eric
Can you play second fiddle and still smile?
John the Baptist is an interesting guy. When Jesus comes on the scene and people begin flocking to him for baptism, someone asks John the Baptist how he feels about his personal loss of "business" ....
The moment Christ became real to me
I remember the moment Christ became real to me. It was a Sunday morning. I was in college. And a friend of mine dragged me to a church service -- one unlike any that I'd ....
Veterans Day: 6 ways to honor those who defend our freedom
Take time on this Veterans Day to honor those men and women who have sacrificed and served in the armed forces. Here are a few suggestions: Participate in a local Veterans Day service today. Call a veteran you ....
Churches can learn from WalMart and Target
I hear people complain that the big retail stores are already geared up for Christmas. A few weeks ago, people were saying: "The stores are already putting out Christmas stuff but we still haven't been through Halloween ....
It’s the prayingest little church
Some friends of ours attend a small church in a rural Missouri community. I know three things about the church: It's a small congregation Much of the congregation is elderly It's the prayingest little church ....
I’m a Christian and I like Halloween.
Several years ago, I was helping out in a kids class at church. The lead teacher had the kids go around to each adult in the class and ask them a series of questions, including ....
Who wants to read an anniversary note I wrote to my wife?
Dear Corinn, Today is our 13th anniversary. We made it. Seems like we say that every year! Thank you for agreeing to marry me in 2000. Frankly, getting hitched in that year makes it a ....
9 ways to make someone’s day for $5 or less
Buy a coffee mug, fill it with M&Ms and give it to a coworker. Find a photo of you and your best friend, print it out, put it in a frame and give it to ....
When you miss church, do you really miss it?
I missed church yesterday. My oldest son had a baseball tournament. I missed seeing my friends and worshiping together. I missed the music. I missed the preaching. I missed my Sunday School class and studying ....