Changing churches looks and feels a lot like going through a divorce. When would God have us move on?
Faith Comes by Hearing
Chronological Bible story telling connects a community directly with the word of God.
How Not to Make Disciples
The Verge Network has contributed a lot of the "Missional Church" dialogue. I recommend their site and their resources. I recently came across this helpful post on "How Not to Make Disciples." It includes a video clip from Francis Chan in which he demonstrates the obvious futility at some of the methods the church has … Continue reading How Not to Make Disciples
The Original “Go.”
We long for purpose. God offers one that matters, but people would prefer to chase significance on their own terms. We need power to fulfill our purpose. God stands as the unassailable power in the universe, but people are loathe to accept any power they can't control. They'd rather have a powerful pet in a … Continue reading The Original “Go.”
All or Nothing
Do you know someone whose Facebook feed alternates between affirmations of faith and vulgar sexual references? I look at those people and ask myself, "How do they understand faith in God?" After much consideration and dialogue with others about their faith, I've come to the conclusion that many people see God as a means to … Continue reading All or Nothing
You Got a Better Idea?
Jesus promised to build his church and he is. We are the material from which it is constructed. Like Peter says in 1 Peter 2:4-5: As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to … Continue reading You Got a Better Idea?
Pleasant Street is Gone 