We’ve heard it before. “I like Jesus, but not the church.” “I can’t stand organized religion.” “Churches just want my money.” These are the sentiments of people who don’t see the value of church as it relates to following Jesus. … Read More »BOOK REVIEW: Why Church Matters by Joshua Harris
This is the transcript of the sermon I preached this past Sunday, re-formatted for easier reading. More lengthy than my usual posts, but I hope you find it “useful.” Praise God for the amazing “tool for life” He has… Read More »The Right Tool for the Job
There aren’t many books out there with a mathematical equation for a title, but for Tullian Tchividjian, Jesus + Nothing = Everything is both the thesis of his amazing book as well as the mantra for his life. He begins… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Jesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian
This week I’ve been really struck with the sheer brilliance that is the Church. As a person who really appreciates great design and art, I’ve come to believe that the Church is an amazing example of both. Chalk that one… Read More »Great Idea, God!
Yeah this thing is for real. And the leadership/teamwork analogies, comparisons, and applications–not to mention horrible puns–are endless! “Who’s ‘steering’ in the organization? Who’s ‘pedaling?’ Who’s not ‘pedaling?’” “Those not ‘steering’ in the organization have to trust the one who… Read More »Conference Bike – This Just Got Real…
Now that summer camps and family vacations are behind me, I’m ready to kick the blog back into gear. Honestly, it was nice taking a few weeks off, but I’m ready to jump back into it!
As I was reading Eric Liddell’s book, The Disciplines of the Christian Life, I kept having the same recurring thought: this is what we need! I didn’t realize it, but I was longing for a short, yet comprehensive “basics for discipleship”… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The Disciplines of the Christian Life by Eric Liddell
Happy 4th of July, everyone! As we Americans celebrate our freedom and independence, remember… “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result… Read More »Freedom Isn’t Free – 10 Quotes on the Atonement
Sensing that her five kids are descending into selfishness and complacency, Kay Wills Wyma decides to embark on a year-long “experiment” to rid her house of the youth entitlement attitude, chronicling the journey in Cleaning House. She tackles a different… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Cleaning House by Kay Wills Wyma
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