Church Life
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Weather Decisions…Ugh
First, let’s talk about the image. I asked Ideogram (an AI art platform) for a cartoon illustration of a car slipping on ice. This is what I got. The car […]
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When Church Members Complain
Okay, this has to be written. If it comes off as harsh, please forgive me. But these things need to be said. I write this not only for the church […]
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3 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Church
Want to get the most out of church? Here are three simple steps you can take to be blessed by and grow in the church to which God has called […]
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What Kind of a Christian Are You?
Let me kick this off with a hypothetical conversation. Try to follow along. And that’s about where we lose most people. Most people believe a bunch of stuff when it […]
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Why Pastors’ Kids Have a Reputation
“Pastors’ kids.” I say those words and what comes to mind? Well, if you’ve grown up in church, probably a lot of things come to mind — and most of […]
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What is Communion? A Simple Explanation of the Lord’s Supper
Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a common practice in the Christian faith. Biblically, it is an ordinance given by Jesus to the Christian church. It is essentially […]
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Is it Wrong for Churches to Get Political?
In my last article, we opened up the can of worms marked “politics.” In that article, I emphasized up front that the Bible is explicitly clear that Christians are to […]
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Let’s Talk About Politics
“I intend to vote for that missile,” the U.S. congressman said to thunderous applause. He had been talking about the “MX Missile.” For those who may need a refresher or […]
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How Should Churches Govern Themselves and Make Decisions?
Tonight is our church’s fall business meeting. Baptist churches have a reputation when it comes to business meetings. In fact, they have a reputation when it comes to making church-related […]
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The Church is Not a Community Service or Social Club–and We All Need to be Clear on That
Social clubs are great. Community service organizations are indispensable. But the church is neither of those things. Not as conceived by Christ, our Founder. Does the church offer social opportunities? […]
