Sending Out The popular TV show Gunsmoke. John F. Kennedy running for President. Chubby Checker doing the Twist. What comes to mind when you think about these things? They are defining moments for the Baby Boomer generation. They also mark the last time the Presbyterian church grew at a rate that matched population growth. Thankfully, [...]
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Target Heart Zone
Training in the Target Heart Zone is all the rage in physical fitness. The idea is that the heart beats at rates that can be categorized into zones. Each zone provides unique benefits. If you listen to the instructors at my gym, there is nothing more important than training properly in each Heart Zone. The [...]
It’s Time To Let Go!
Last night I was reading Nemo to my 3 year old. Right in the middle was a scene that jumped out at me. For those of you who don’t dine regularly with a 3 year old and 4 year old in full princess regalia at the breakfast table, Nemo is the star of a Disney [...]
Status or Service
"The zeal for greatness must be discipled downward into a passion for greater service to the rest. Status or service? The church lives or dies by her decisions here." – Frederick Dale Brunner These words jumped off the page of Brunner’s great commentary on Matthew as I read them last night. I am preparing to [...]
12 Ways to Be A Missional Church for the 12 Days of Christmas
Adapted from www.friendofmissional.org A missional church will seek to plant all types of missional communities to extend the Kingdom of God. A missional church is evangelistic and faithfully proclaims the gospel through word and deed. Words alone are not sufficient; how the gospel is embodied in our community and service is as important as what [...]
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