Christian Tomatoes: The Christian Rip-Offs Continue
I wrote recently about “Godinterest” – the Christian social media site that’s a rip-off of Pinterest. Before that it was “Christian Chirp” – the rip-off of...
Feelings Are Real. But Are They Always the Truth?
There’s a new movie coming out about James Brown, who sang the hit song called “I Feel Good.” He’d wail, “I FEEEEEEEEEL good. I...
Why “Worship Is All About God – It Is Not About Us” Is Dead...
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times. I’ve heard pastors and conference speakers say it, too. You probably know the phrase,...
Why Worship Leaders Should End Rehearsal Before the Congregation Comes In
Worship leaders are an incredibly important part of today’s church. But from time to time I take them to task, like in this post...
5 Things Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean
Over the years I’ve counseled some individuals who’ve been horribly sinned against.
At times I did a really poor job of helping them navigate their pain...
Don't Just Write Pastor Books, Write Serious Books
When most pastors write books, you can bet they’re compiled from sermon notes and manuscripts. Preach a series on fear, and they end up...
Jesus Is Not Only Sympathetic; He Can Change Things
Before he saved me, I didn’t picture Jesus as having much empathy toward me. I thought of him as distant or indifferent. After all, he had a...
14 Commandments of Video Preaching
Of the estimated 8,000+ multisite churches in North America, half deliver their sermons by way of video and the other half utilize live-in person...
5 Tips That Will Improve Your “I’m Sorry" Skills
It’s not often that I’m forced to apologizeProbably only twice a day.So while I’m still undoing the suck that this involves…I have 5 tips...
The Art of a Meaningful Email: Real-Life Example
I’m going to guess that when you think of email you don’t think positively about it. It’s regarded as one of those necessary evils...
A Great Question to Promote Humility and Thankfulness
The Corinthian church had some pride issues. Many were “puffed up” and arrogant, even looking down on Paul who had delivered the gospel to them....
Worship Leader – Get Off the Platform
Worship Leader – get off the platform. Let me tell you what I don’t mean by that – and what I do mean.
I don’t mean...
The Price of Constantly Checking Your Email
Ron Friedman writing on the Harvard Business Review blog has a beef with people who constantly check their email. And you know what? He’s got a...
8 Ways to Beat Temptation
We all face temptations of many kinds. God wants us to beat them. We don’t have to sin, as powerful as temptations feel. Here are 8 ways...
6 Questions to Ask Ourselves in Conflict
In this fallen world, conflict is inevitable. Husbands and wives, parents and children/teens/adult kids, roommates, co-workers, brothers and sisters in Christ, believers and non-believers –...
Is It Too Loud? Worship Accompaniment Vs. Worship Immersion Culture
Afew years ago, after our worship gathering one Sunday morning, two very different people came to me. One was a young man in his late 20s,...
People Will Never Respect You Because Of What You’re ABOUT To Do
“My wife and I have thought about adopting for a while.”“I’ve always wanted to write a book.”“I think I might ask her out.”“Yea, next...
How to Have an Awkward Conversation: 5 Steps
You know that feeling you get when you need to talk to someone about that uncomfortable topic and it’s just time to finally address...
On July 4th Sunday: Be Careful Using Militaristic Language in the Church
Something we invariably witness on July 4th Sunday is video on the wide screens at some churches featuring fighter jets, soldiers, and waving flags....
Seven Rules for When You Meet a Pastor’s Kid
I am a PK (pastor’s kid). With that comes a certain set of expectations, especially from people in the church or who know my...
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Artistic Reminder of Our Sacred Duty to the Poor Adds a...
The near life-size bronze sculpture titled "Jesus the Homeless" depicts Jesus as a homeless person sleeping on a bench. The statue has been described as a "visual translation" of the Gospel of Matthew passage in which Jesus tells his disciples, "as you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me"
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Karl Vaters: Being Small Is Not a Problem, Virtue or an...
“If your church is healthy, it doesn’t matter what size it is.” - Karl Vaters
