Tag: love
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 ›
Vision Check
When I was 18, I discovered I did not have good eyesight. I had not known that before. Sure, I strained to see the blackboard if I was in the back of a classroom. But who didn’t? (or so I assumed). I got by just fine. I enjoyed spectacular views. I appreciated the beauty of… Read More ›
What are you waiting for?
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for… Read More ›
Being Relevant (part 2): An Honest Confession
I used to mountain bike. A lot. (The younger, healthier version of myself that I once was is saying, “No, seriously, Kevin, you used to mountain bike. A lot. Kevin, why did you quit? Why did you exchange your bike pedals for game controllers and TV remotes?”) While that inner struggle may come up in later posts, for… Read More ›
Being Relevant (part 1): Recognizing Our Irrelevancy
Ladies and gentlemen please Would you bring your attention to me? For a feast for your eyes to see An explosion of catastrophe Like nothing you’ve ever seen before Watch closely as I open this door Your jaws will be on the floor After this you’ll be begging for more Welcome to the show Please… Read More ›
Follow Jesus?
I was an early adopter of Twitter back when MySpace was dying. Yeah, I know… I’m old. It was so cool back before everyone knew about it. I could follow people; they could follow me (and, alas, they could “unfollow” me, too). I could read about when people were at the movies or when they… Read More ›
No Thanks?
In just a couple of days, many people will be sitting down at a table somewhere engorging themselves on turkey, casseroles, bread, and assorted desserts. There will be laughter, celebration of families re-united, and most likely a turkey-induced nap in the living room while some football game is playing. Kids will watch the parade, and… Read More ›
A Plea to Ministry Leaders
First off, we want to say we love you. Your vision. Your dreams. They have helped shape the world in some small way. Or maybe in a big way. You have made a difference. Your teaching. Your preaching. Your writing. Your hard work. So thank you for your obedience and your heart. Keep chasing after… 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 ›
Stop Caring.
Stop. Just stop. Caring is overrated. Stop caring about your image. Stop caring about rumors. Stop caring about what other people think. Stop defending your reputation. Stop wasting time answering to those who don’t hold your eternity in their hands. Stop playing games with manipulative people. Stop jumping through hoops to make people happy who… Read More ›
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