Every Sunday, I stand in front of people and preach a message of some kind. The one common factor is that every Sunday I open a Bible. Out of that Bible I attempt to communicate something about God. Not God in theory but God as he interacts with this world in general and with each… Continue reading What Is It Like?
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For Those Who are Willing to Read Slowly
After all, some truths are meant to be savored. They are more like a good steak in which you desire to savor every bite. Far too many people come across important statements and treat them like a hot dog at the ball game. Scarf it down quickly and get on with eating something else. … Continue reading For Those Who are Willing to Read Slowly
How to Lose Yourself in the Morning
I did it this morning. I got lost. I was sitting at my kitchen table early this morning with Frederick Buechner’s book Yellow Leaves. I sat down with this book in one hand, a yellow highlighter in the other, and a cup of fresh coffee beside my book. I got lost in a… Continue reading How to Lose Yourself in the Morning
What Would Jesus Say? (Part 2)
What would Jesus say? I asked that question the other day regarding the church (see part 1). What might he say to a congregation of Christians on a Sunday morning? (I was thinking about the specific congregation of Christians that I am a part of.) Now I wonder, what might Jesus say to the… Continue reading What Would Jesus Say? (Part 2)
(Question) What Are You Looking For?
Have you ever found it difficult to find a church? I have talked with many, many people who have found this to be very difficult. Single. Married. With kids. Without kids. Young. Not so young. Yes, I do realize that some people look for a church with a consumer mentality. There are some people who… Continue reading (Question) What Are You Looking For?