The God Centered Church—Vision for Mission, Part 2
The desire to fit in can be incredibly strong. The apostle Paul presents a dynamic example of how…
The God Centered Church—Vision for Mission, Part 1
Does “mission” just happen? Do we simply wait for God to land opportunities in our lap, or are…
The God Centered Church—Reaching the Religious Pluralist, Part 2
What’s your visceral response to the word “truth"? Would it come as a surprise that some folks view…
The God Centered Church—Reaching the Religious Pluralist, Part 1
We should be “nice” to others who don’t believe like we do, right? So, if someone says there…
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Steps to Blessing: Step 2: Recognize, Part 1
People today want to be spiritual. They want to get in touch with a higher power, they believe…
Steps to Blessing: Step 1: Listen
We need to recapture the idea of the power and authority of Jesus’ Word in church life. That…
Song of Songs: A Provocative Gospel #3
You cannot interpret this passage without tackling King Solomon. He’s sort of a hero figure here, but isn’t…
Confess, Part 2
Atonement is made at the point of confession. When we sin, grace abounds. Where we fail, mercy thrives.…
Confess, Part 1
When you have a small god, people look big. You fear being open about who you are because…