Category: Church

Put Jack back in his box

Bored with listening to politicians bloviate, I moved to an entertainment channel where I found a commercial for a burger chain.  The mascot for said chain is a humanoid with a round clown head designed to look like a jack-in-the-box.  This character and his seemingly human wife are engaged in a game of Scrabble. They quibble … Continue reading Put Jack back in his box

The Nature of Leadership

I came out of my office the other night about a half hour before service. In addition to the usual flutter of early birds preparing for ministry, there was a new covey gathered in the back of the sanctuary. About 20 folks were lined up in front of a table full of plastic bags, energy … Continue reading The Nature of Leadership

Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.

Thursday, August 2, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power The revival is on, Friend! I really had hoped that I could wait out the great chicken sandwich kerfuffle and opine on something else, but I just can’t seem to get it off my heart. There are several things that make me want … Continue reading Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.

But Moses, Egypt had such great garlic!

I am reacting very viscerally to the news today.  I am angry /sad, feeling we are losing something dear.  The idea of making sure everyone has adequate health care is wonderful.  It sounds like a good idea.  I have lived most of my adult life with no insurance, so I certainly understand the issue.  That said, I have … Continue reading But Moses, Egypt had such great garlic!

Keepin’ it Real

I was having a conversation yesterday with some of our ministry team. Our topic turned to the move of the Spirit and the way we allow Him to order our services. It reminded me of when we opened our doors in February of 2004. I was casting about for a slogan to put in a … Continue reading Keepin’ it Real

Grateful for the Message

I am having a gratitude attack this morning. The symptoms are a swollen heart and tears of joy when I think of how God has blessed me. In particular, I am grateful that He plopped me into this wonderful family of faith. I came to the Lord by myself reading a Billy Graham book in … Continue reading Grateful for the Message

Plan Time with God

While preparing to leave Panama this week, a couple of things struck me while negotiating the airport. As usual, after clearing security I headed for the men’s room. This is a recently remodeled facility. Millions of dollars were spent to provide a beautiful building with modern appurtenances. As I joined the march of men pulling … Continue reading Plan Time with God

God’s About to do Something.

The other day as I was thinking on the death of liberty and the demise of western cviization ( for I do believe that is what we are watching), I prayed what has become a common prayer of late: "Lord, what are we going to do?"  Much to my surprise, in my heart I heard … Continue reading God’s About to do Something.

Romney May Not be Electable

I have been trying to maintain some sense of objectivity in the political arena, confining myself to informing my church folks how to approach their own decisions from a Christian perspective.  Without telling anyone how they should vote, let me give a heads up to my Republican friends: the electability of Mitt Romney is a … Continue reading Romney May Not be Electable