INTRODUCTION: “Wow, this piece of fruit is delicious!” he said, as he took a third bite of the crisp piece of fruit. “I know” she said “and to think we weren’t even supposed to eat anything from that tree. We would’ve never known how good it was.” “Hold up a minute,” his chewing stopped and he looked straight at her. “Where did you get this piece of fruit?” “I got it from that large tree out in the middle of... Read more
D.L Moody started the great Northfield Bible Center in Northfield, Massachusetts. After he passed away in 1899, G. Campbell Morgan became the manager of the organization. In 1904 Morgan’s three year old son became seriously ill and wasn’t expected to live. All of the family was with him at his bedside gathered in prayer, and all of those present at the summer bible conference were gathered together in prayer in hopes of God bringing the boy to a point of... Read more
The age of the internet has brought on an incredible surge of theologians being given a platform to speak, write, and debate upon. Lest I be completely self unaware, I recognize the writing I am about to propose applies equally to myself (hence why I feel comfortable writing it). Using a broad definition of “theologian” to simply mean anyone who is partaking in thinking about the concept of God – we find ourselves squared with the notion that anyone who... Read more
Power, greed, authority. Sounds like the main reasons the two "official" candidates are running for office this year doesn't it? Well, unfortunately it's nothing new. Even the humble, sacrificial disciples of Jesus fell into this lustful trap. Let's take a look at one such incident where James and John displayed the weakness of humanity. Read more
I'd like to take a moment and discuss one of my ministry areas that are near and dear to my heart. I have a few areas in particular I feel led to address in my ministry and tithing is one of them. Not as an advocate for tithing, which may surprise some, but as one to spread the message that tithing is being practiced when it should not be. For the most part I think pastors are being genuine in their teaching to adhere to the tithe, genuine but genuinely wrong. The majority are trying teach giving and how it blesses us, but still, tithing is not the New Testament pattern. In many cases, though, it is used as a manipulative tool to increase their own back accounts or at least to keep their paychecks rolling in. Read more
LEAWOOD KS, - A local Christian man named Jonathan Willis is so determined not to miss any of the Olympic action that he has convinced his family, friends and church that he can watch the women’s beach volleyball competition without inappropriate thoughts. Read more
A list of 5 websites that every Christian needs to visit on a regular basis. Read more
The Wait (2016, L'Attesa in Italian) is a new film available to stream from filmmaker Piero Messina, who was an Assistant Director on Oscar Foreign Language Film Winner The Great Beauty. It is a psychological character study that rewards the patient viewer with beautiful images and much to think about, eschewing big plot turns and dramatic monologues. Read more
Do you have areas in your life where you've reached your limit or almost reached your limit? If so maybe you should learn to relax, admit you don't know what to do, make some schedule cuts, and “be still.” Read more
I had a discussion with a fellow pastor recently who tried to adamantly make the case that “Sunday School is dead”; that Sunday school was a useless practice, in no small part because you simply can’t get that many people committed. This archaic method of yesteryear spiritual education just can’t seem to put up the numbers (or the median age averages) that it used to. Another church I attended thought the name might have something to do with it. Sunday….... Read more
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