No, the most feared word in Christianity is not "sushi." Although, I have eaten some pretty scary sushi in my time...if you know what I mean. Nope, the most feared word in the local church is "Go." Simple little "go." But why is this word so scary? I'm glad you asked. It has to do with The
Book Review: OUR LAST GREAT HOPE
There are some books you pick up for the first time and just hate to have to put it down. But there are also others you put down and hope you never have to pick up again. Our Last Great Hope is a book that fits into both these categories and, as far as I’m concerned, that’s a very good
What Happens When The Local Church Intersects With The Local Culture?
Ever wonder what would happen if your local church got serious about using their spiritual gifts and began infiltrating their neighborhoods (and surrounding cultures) with the gospel? You might just be amazed at what God would do. For example... On the day of Pentecost in Acts chapter two, the
Where Was God When The Muslims Boarded Those Airplanes?
I finished preaching two hours ago at a church about an hour from my home. I'm presently sitting at a Starbucks sipping some lukewarm Pike. And like many others scattered around this floating ball of cursed dirt, I'm wondering the following: "Where was God on 9/11?" Regardless of which radio
Book Review: LIFE OF JOHN NEWTON
I was practically salivating as I cut, slashed and tore open the little cardboard package. The box contained a small black book I’d been anxious to finally hold in my hands and feast my eyes upon. The book is entitled Life Of John Newton, by Attic Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group,
2 Things To Consider When God Gives You The Green Light
The most impatient person on planet earth is the guy waiting in the second car back at a red stoplight—three seconds after it turns green! A series of events typically occur in those craziest of moments. Usually the guy waiting starts talking to himself (hopefully not screaming) and saying things