Your Pastor stands up in front of the congregation each week and shares what’s on his heart. They listen intently. They go home and tune into a TV show that entertains them. They enjoy it intently. Later, they pick up a book and read what interests them. They read intently. It wouldn’t be appropriate...
It's still echoing in my head. Our Sunday School teacher this morning talked about selfishness. He explained that there's a fictitious story about a person who lived in an house that had no windows. Only mirrors. You can imagine how that person lived. Probably for the first little while she would glance occasionally at...
Last weekend I decide to try something crazy. For 1 week I wouldn't post a personal status update on facebook. It sounded easy, but I've almost gone crazy this week when I've caught myself posting something (but stopped, of course). I'm excited to get back to my regular status updates this week!...
In Exodus, as you read the story of the Israelites' wanderings, I'm amazed at how God's interventions were often ignored. Then God commands them to set up the Tabernacle. From the wilderness to worship. In 500 intricate steps. God gives very specific step-by-step instructions (OK, I didn't actually count the steps, but wow, there...
3 ways a Pastor needs to connect. It seemed like every radio station I tuned into this past week had “social” experts bantering with the radio jockeys, imparting their wisdom on how to better connect with your spouse or your “significant other”. Valentine’s Day seems to highlight the fact we do a poor...
