Christ taught us to pray, "Our Father." He wants us to be a family to each other. Not in our warped western sense of immediate family holed up in our houses in front of the tube but in the eastern sense of extended family sharing life day by day. In their excellent book, Misreading Scripture with … Continue reading Church as Family vs. Church as Healthclub
Found in Him
I'm attempting to reach out to people who were burned by religion. I've started a discussion group to facilitate an honest dialogue about how they process life minus religion. I've prayerfully put together a list of discussion topics and we attempt to go through them as we are able. We are currently attempting to process the dynamics … Continue reading Found in Him
I Have Called You Friends
Have you wondered what "fruit" God is looking for on his vine? This message contains the answer.
I’ve Got Enough Friends
If we're working too hard to bring one person to Christ, we might have more in common with the Pharisees than with Jesus.
Awesome
I've been reading the first several chapters of Acts over the past few weeks (read, I haven't finished it for my Growth Group) and I never ceased to be challenged by this account of the normal Christian life. While reading Acts 2 a compelling phrase caught my eye, And awe came upon every soul, and many … Continue reading Awesome
Blessed are the merciful.
Jesse Ventura once said, "Christianity is for losers." Many took umbrage to this but I think he was just restating Christ's words, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Christ offers his merits and demands that we cash ours in to get them. For the most part, society's winners … Continue reading Blessed are the merciful.
Keeping it All Together
Holy holism! Can we really keep it all together?
Pleasant Street is Gone 