No Application. No Sermon?
One of my favorite moments in The Office is when the usually cool Jim Halpert is tasked by his new boss, Charles, with creating a “run down”. Jim has no idea what a rundown is but he doesn’t want to… Continue Reading
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How Does Your Church Respond to the Heavy-Hearted?
Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda. (Proverbs 25:20 ESV) When you pour vinegar on soda you get a reaction. It’s fun to… Continue Reading
the Making of a Celebrity Pastor
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We heard that question all the time in grade school. And it was often followed by a statement that we can be and do whatever we desire to do. Even… Continue Reading
An Anchor Stronger Than Roots
I lived the first twenty years of my life in the same community in Northeast Missouri. We had around 700 people in our little town. Both sets of my grandparents were within a twenty minute drive. Aunts and uncles and… Continue Reading