One of the blogs I’ve recently been following is Her.meneutics, a blog by Christian women hosted by Christianity Today. This recent post by Amy Simpson suggests some practical lessons that churches can take from the US Postal Service Crisis. Its a worthwhile read.
Month: February 2013
The Gospel of Jesus (part 2)
Many years ago I served a church in St. Louis. One day I received a call from Governor Ashcroft’s office inviting me and our staff to attend a speech that was to be given by President George H.W. Bush on NAFTA. I said that I’d take 10 tickets and our staff put the date on…
The Gospel of Jesus
Jesus Christ is without a doubt the most compelling and confusing person in human history. He is compelling because of the sheer magnitude of his life. His teaching, his actions, his miracles, his compassion for the marginalized and his sacrifice make him loved by those of all ages around the globe. Even those who claim…
How Free Play Can Define Kids Success
My wife shared this article with me and I thought I’d pass it along. It’s titled, “How Free Play Can Define Kids Success.” Enjoy!
The Gospel as Story (part 2)
“You must then say in the presence of the LORD your God, ‘My ancestor Jacob was a wandering Aramean who went to live as a foreigner in Egypt. His family arrived few in number, but in Egypt they became a large and mighty nation. When the Egyptians oppressed and humiliated us by making us their…
Should We Give Things Up for Lent?
Fasting has been a part of every world religion and belief system since the beginning of time. The practice of fasting is not uncommon or unknown in secular culture. But what makes fasting and abstinence a Christian practice? Should Christians consider giving up things for Lent? If so, what do we hope to gain from…
The Gospel as Story
G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “There are only two things that can satisfy the human soul, a story and a person. And then, even the story must be about a person.” When we think about the gospel, our minds first turn to the story of Jesus. God incarnate, coming to Earth through the Virgin Mary, living…
What is the Gospel? (part 2)
This month I’m preaching a series titled, “What is the Gospel?” What is in jeopardy? What’s at stake? What questions should we be asking? How should we think about the gospel? First, the message of salvation is very accessible in our culture. This is a good thing. But are we sharing the complete message of…
What is the Gospel?
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’ve started a five week series focused on dealing with the question, “What is the Gospel?”, using Scot McKnight’s book The King Jesus Gospel as a guide for the series. What comes to mind when you hear the word “gospel?” For some, the word gospel is most readily associated…
The Influence of Professional Athletes on American Faith
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Barna has released new research on The Influence of Pro Athletes on Faith. The big surprise in the study is that Pro Athletes have a more favorable impact than pastors. What do you think about the influence of athletes? Does their public platform add impact to their messages?