I've had a question in my head lately. What is the difference between a healthy large church and a healthy small church? If all things were relatively equal, what would be the difference? Do we lose anything or gain anything as we move from one size to the other? So far, I have thought of two major distinctions. When we move from a small church to a large church, two … [Read more...] about Big Church, Little Church
Soul Summons
The soul must be summoned. The soul must be sought; it must be stalked. The Psalmists time and again call forth the soul, wakening it, stirring it, addressing it. "Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 42:5)"Why are you cast down, O my soul..." (Psalm 43:5)"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence..." (Psalm 62:5)"Bless the Lord, O my soul..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Soul Summons
The Gift of Disappointment
Sometimes God uses disappointment to grant us freedom. Disappointment with a relationship, disappointment with an institution, disappointment with a product...each disappointment has a redemptive purpose. Disappointment wakes us.Disappointment reveals idolatry.Disappointment reminds us of finitude.Disappointment redirects our faith back to God. May we all thank God for … [Read more...] about The Gift of Disappointment
The Jesus’ Wife Fragment – What It Actually Says
Causing much stir this week has been the discovery of The Gospel of Jesus' Wife, which is probably a sensational title. But let's cut through the hype. I want my information straight from the horse's mouth. So what does the fragment actually say? Daniel B. Wallace, New Testament scholar and manuscript expert, obliges us. (Notice the brackets indicate the holes or cut-offs … [Read more...] about The Jesus’ Wife Fragment – What It Actually Says
One Hour
I am convinced you can dramatically change your life with one hour. Let me explain. We recently cut TV at our house (for a number of reasons). And in the process, I began to consider the significance of gaining even one hour back per day. I began to think about all the amazing things you can do with one hour.In one hour...You can get married.You can worship and hear a … [Read more...] about One Hour