We are all theologians - the difference is are we dependent upon God's Word or something less. Continue

The Missional Church made simple: Now for the loaded Question: Why should the church not be attractional? (ok so thats a new word) - Why should we not become the place that people want to go "because everyone knows your name..." While I do not think we should compromise on the ... Continue

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Okay so this is kinda light hearted and funny - sadly this is true of most of Today's churches. We greet each other on Sunday morning with a handshake ... but rarely know what is going on behind the facade - nor do we want to. Imagine if we actually were ... Continue

Imagine being next to the Son of God being punished as He was punished. Imagine being arrested,  tried, convicted, flogged, tortured for your transgressions; Imagine carrying your own cross to the place where you were going to be killed; Imagine being mocked & hearing others mocking this righteous man next to you; Imagine Asking ... Continue

Have you ever stopped and thought about how much rejoicing there was in the stable that cold December night so long ago (ok so it wasn't really December) - being the proud mother and adopted father of a baby so precious... Imagine being the guy tending to the flock of sheep ... Continue

I believe that the Bible is the Word of God - Inspired by God written by the Human hand. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdwIWDnE90   Continue

The other night one of my daughters while we were putting her to bed smelled.    It appears that, she in an effort to take control, refused to use the toilet... AND refused to clean herself up after she had the "accident."     While this may be something you ... Continue

While reading Falling Forward from John Maxwell I came across this illustration: Four monkeys were placed in a room that had a tall pole in the center. Suspended from the top of that [caption id="attachment_748" align="alignright" width="220" caption="Are we not smarter than a monkey"][/caption] pole was a bunch of bananas. One of the ... Continue

For many a new christian - as well as those who are wondering about our faith - this question comes up... Are they not the same thing?    No. The easiest way to think about this is as follows: Justification refers to our status whereas sanctification refers to our state. Justification ... Continue