How Not to Make Sh*t Up About God
Ever met someone quoting scripture and had the impression they’ve simply found a way to justify their craziness using the Bible? Like the man who knew God wanted us to…
Celebrating a positive change to the map of evangelism
I worked for Campus Crusade in the early oughts and was constantly frustrated by their unwillingness to adapt. If you’re unfamiliar with Crusade, it’s one of the most powerful evangelistic…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR VOLUNTEERS FROM STANDING ON YOUR LAWN ARMED WITH PITCHFORKS AND TORCHES
Angry people take radical action. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book David and Goliath, tells a couple of stories to this effect. People need to feel that those in power over…
WHY DO HELLIONS ALWAYS GET THE BEST SEATS IN HEAVEN?
Last week, I heard a famous pastor on the radio talking about his conversion. He was very sincere, and I was deeply moved. Until he made a remark suggesting “he…
IT’S ONLY POTTY HUMOR IF YOU’RE IRREGULAR
Part of my job involves coaching and training other pastors. It always strikes me how quickly pastors want to share ideas. Some of their ideas are horrible, and it occurs…
How Bible Reading Resource: 7 Arrows Are Creating a Unique Tool for Disciplemaking
Taken from How 7 Arrows Are Creating a Unique Tool for Disciplemaking at The Church at Cherrydale by Matthew Rogers. Visit the church’s website here. There is often a vast…
Defensiveness
Everyone receives criticism, sometimes even when we deserve it. But the way we respond to that criticism can either win people over or push them further away. Our responses…
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