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Have you ever promised a friend that you’d pray for him … and then forgot? Sadly, I used to do this quite often. Mostly, it was because I was not comfortable praying aloud or praying with someone. When the request was made, I’d promise to pray, then I’d tuck the request in the back of […]
Read MoreWhen you’re in that “in between” time, that time of transition between the old and the new, it can be a frustrating time. How you fill that time is important. Others are watching you. Have you been there? Has God given you the promise of something new and exciting? A new job? A new house? A […]
Read MoreToday is our baby boy’s second birthday. Birthdays are exciting days in our house. On their birthdays, my wife makes custom cakes for each of our three boys. They get their birthday breakfasts in bed (usually homemade pancakes), some presents first thing in the morning, the dinners of their choice, etc. What makes birthdays even more […]
Read MoreYou’ve seen them coming. Those crazy “door knockers” from the church up the street. Hide! Whatever you do, DON’T answer the door. Don’t. Even. Breathe. It could be any church, but the Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for this outreach. When I was growing up in St. Louis, they were the most common door knockers we […]
Read MoreTake a moment to read Luke 8:4-8. You’ll recognize it as the parable of the sower: While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it […]
Read MoreIf you have a creepy guy in your church, don’t make him your greeter. I’m not talking about a creepy looking guy (because I probably fall into this category). I’m talking about a creepy acting guy. A female relative of mine visited a church one time and the door greeter flirted with her in a […]
Read MoreA few years ago, I knew I had a big car repair on the horizon so I asked some friends if they could recommend a good mechanic in town. Both friends gave me the name of the same guy. And both gave the exact same recommendation: “He’s not the cheapest in town, but he’s honest […]
Read MoreIf your church is like ours and encourages you to bring a Bible, I’d advise you to learn to carry your Bible in your left hand. Why?
Read MoreROI. Return on Investment. It’s a phrase that rattles through businesses worldwide. It often drives the world of marketing. How much did we receive in relation to the amount of time and money we spent? I will argue that churches needs to look at ROI differently than most entities. You’re not selling coffee mugs or […]
Read MoreDuring a recent lunch conversation, a coworker of mine and I were discussing Christian service. The essence of our conversation stuck with me: Service is a one-way street. My friend proceeded to remind me of the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Jesus, the son of God, the ruler of all things, humbly bowed […]
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