Today is Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. A national holiday. No schools today. No banks opened. It is a day of celebration. I know there are some who question why MLK should be celebrated when there are a number of American leaders that are snubbed …
Read More75% of Americans believe the resurrection of Jesus is literally true
Andrew Vanover recently blogged on the latest report from the Barna Group concerning the contemporary beliefs in various Bible stories. Barna conducted a nationwide telephone survey in August 2007 of 1000 randomly-selected adults. What surprised me most is that 75% of the participants said they …
Read MoreRichard Roberts Responds on Larry King Live
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul gives a defense of his leadership and his right as an apostle to correct the wayward church in Corinth. His defense is phrased in sixteen biting rhetorical questions. The principle here is clear: Every Christian has the right to respectfully …
Read MoreORU’s Legal Battle
ORU was sued last week by three former faculty members. They are suing for wrongful termination, emotional distress and deformation of character. The suit includes a number of alleged financial improprieties on behalf of Richard and Lindsey Roberts. According to a recent Tulsa World article, …
Read MoreGetting Caught Up: ORU, God is NOT on our side, 8 dollar hot dogs
While preaching sermons, running back and forth to soccer practice & games, installing sinks and screen doors at the house and hosting all sorts of family in town…life has been going on. I have been jotting down a slew of thoughts to blog on and …
Read MoreMy wife went to NYC and all I got was this GREAT T-Shirt
Jenni got in late last night from her trip to Manhattan. She and her sister were in NYC for four nights and three days. It was a much deserved mini-vacation for Jenni. She enjoyed the trip and came back with this cool Bob Dylan T-shirt …
Read MoreSaturday Night Reflections: Laptops, Element Church & Gay Lutherns
I have been a single parent for the last couple of days. Jenni has been in NYC with her sister on a weekend getaway and I have been home living a poor man’s bachelor life. It is no good. Jenni deserves some time away. She …
Read More“Meth Church” on Monday Morning Insight
My “Ten Reasons the Meth Church is Growing Faster Than Your Church” post was featured on Monday Morning Insight (MMI) — and church leadership blog hosted by Todd Rhoades. MMI is a great resource for pastors. If you are serving in a local church, I …
Read MoreSacred Space
I am preaching through 1 Corinthians and in preparation for 1 Corinthians 3 I have been doing some thinking about sacred spaces, particularly in reference to corporate worship. Our church is known for its casual atmosphere on Sunday morning. I like it that way. I …
Read MoreHappy Birthday Jenni!!!
This is a birthday blog for the shmoopy. She is 32 today. I told everyone in home group last night that she is 22. She looks 22. I look 42. I have been in her life for 18 birthdays (I think). She only gets more …
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