No not the movie, I still have nightmares. I am speaking of the others, as in, those around you. Think about the other people you contact, connect with, and cross paths with each day. Think especially about your brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I study God's Word and reflect on His message, I become more and … Continue reading The Others
Christians
Knowing the Enemy
As Christians, we need to know our enemy. Your enemy is not others in your congregation that you had a disagreement with. Your enemy is not the church down the road. Our enemy is not the people across the political aisle. The enemy is Satan - the devil. Starting today and for a few posts that … Continue reading Knowing the Enemy
Which Church?
Churches want to grow. Those that grow are contagious congregations that focus on people over programs. Growing churches reach their communities with the good news of salvation in Christ and keep people connected because they help people mature in their individual spirituality. These congregations bring people to Christ and assimilate them into the body of Christ … Continue reading Which Church?
Great Churches
Buildings, attendance, history, social programs, benevolence programs, outreach efforts, mission events, youth or children's ministries, and membership involvement opportunities. These are many of the suggestions I read about from church growth experts on a regular basis. Admittedly, each one of these has merit. Yet, even if a church is doing all these things, they could be like … Continue reading Great Churches
Well He is Just . . . Different.
This coming Sunday at Central, we will complete a series from 1 Peter entitled, "Christ-Centered Christians." Of these fives chapters the lesson that stands out to me is from 1 Peter 2 when the apostle describes Christians with these terms: a holy priesthooda chosen raceA royal priesthooda holy nationa people of God's own possessionGod's people.As God's people, … Continue reading Well He is Just . . . Different.
An Example from a Young Christian
I spent the first part of the week at a conference designed to help me (and others) be Better Preachers. It was a great two days, I am glad for the opportunity I had to attend. Last night a young man responded asking for prayer. I talk about that response in today's video blog: http://youtu.be/Wa0sXf4HqSs … Continue reading An Example from a Young Christian
If I Were the Devil . . .
This year we began a series on Wednesday evenings on Resisting the Devil. We are learning that we can resist the devil and he will run from us. We are learning about temptation and his methodology. We are learning to say,"No, get behind me, Satan." This class is empowering us to draw nearer to God … Continue reading If I Were the Devil . . .
Government and Christians
A quote many attribute to Ronald Reagan states that the eight most frightening words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I am here to help.". With the Iowa Republican primaries just two weeks away, those of us in the Untied States are turning attention to who our next President will be. … Continue reading Government and Christians
Driving Thought 