I've had people commit offenses against me and rather than admit that their actions were hurtful, they would turn on the charm or try to be extra helpful. It doesn't work for me. I suspect that wouldn't work for you either and I know it doesn't work for God. To confess means to speak the … Continue reading Call it What it Is
Tuning Out Community
Last week while driving home, something I heard on the Christian radio station troubled me again. "You've found a place to connect." a male voice said. Don't ask me who the voice belonged to. I don't know. If I did know the name of the announcer, I probably wouldn't recognize him on the street. If … Continue reading Tuning Out Community
Good Church
Here's another quote from Everyday Church by Chester and Timmis: We often talk of a “good church.” When people move to a new area, we may commend a local church as a “good church,” but what criteria do we use to make such an assessment? Preaching? Youth work? Music? For Peter a good church is … Continue reading Good Church
Parenting on Mission
Juggling family and mission can be difficult. Looking around, it seems like churches and Christians sometimes come to the conclusion that its impossible and since the promise of a happy and healthy family fills seats, we opt for family over mission. We tell ourselves and each other that we are in a "season of life" … Continue reading Parenting on Mission
Pleasant Street is Gone 