Tag: community
How to Go Back to Church – Part 2
After writing part 1 of “How to Go Back to Church” (you can read that here), I was eager to write part 2. I had the post ready to publish, then life happened. I found myself in not one, but two discussions with people who are just done with the whole church thing. “I’ve changed. I no… Read More ›
Why I Still Love the Church
Years ago, I ordered a Beef n’ Cheddar sandwich from Arby’s. If I go to Arby’s, this was what I get. It is about the only thing I ever eat there. Roast beef, melted cheddar, onion roll, Arby’s sauce, and a little horseradish sauce thrown in for good measure. But on this particular occasion, things… Read More ›
When good things go bad…
My dad once had the misfortune of finding a Hostess Ding Dong buried in the pantry when he was looking for something to snack on. He unwrapped it, took a big bite, and – instead of chocolaty, creamy goodness (if you can say such a thing about a Hostess Ding Dong) – he experienced a… Read More ›
Loaded Words
Words are funny things. Take the word “bomb.” Apart from its literal definition as an explosive device, we have used it idiomatically in our every day speech for years. In the 80s, to call something a “bomb” was to indicate it was a failure. That movie was a “bomb.” That concert “bombed.” You still hear the… Read More ›
Zoinks! When Fear Makes Us Stupid.
I grew up watching reruns of Scooby Doo. Yes, I even remember the crossover episodes with Jerry Reed and Batman and Robin. I get nauseated just recalling the dialogue and plot twists. “It’s Old Man Withers!” It should have been called Cheesy-Doo, but that probably more accurately represents something I found in back of the… Read More ›
The Heart of Community
Community. That word sits parked at the middle of many church titles. “******* Community Church.” In the 90s, this word became a part of church culture. Everybody wanted it. Everybody claimed it in their titles. It’s non-denominational “vibe” replaced words like Baptist, Presbyterian, and Methodist on their church signs. Community was THE buzz word…. Read More ›
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