Tag: Church
A New Pope for a New World
The pope has changed in Rome and not a moment too soon; for the world has changed, as well. Pope Francis’ first act after being introduced
The Most Misquoted Bible Passage at Weddings
The Biblical value of teams over individual efforts is described in resonant and simple terms in Ecclesiastes. It is especially interesting that,
NEW BOOK: The Teaming Church: Ministry in the Age of Collaboration
I am excited about a new book I have coming out this Fall (Abingdon Press). It is entitled The Teaming Church: Ministry in the Age of
Jesus and His Dependency on the Spirit
Scot McKnight recommends the volume by Hawthorne as the best work available on Jesus’ relationship to the Holy Spirit. This is an important
John Piper on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
John Piper (who is not a Pentecostal but a Reformed Noncessationist) says… “Now the positive thing I want to say about the moderate
What the Wilderness Tabernacle Reveals About Intimacy.
Rod Cooper, a professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, describes intimacy as “INTO-ME-SEE!” I like that. It says much about what
Martin Luther called this verse “the Gospel in miniature…”
Take some time in prayer today to consider the incredible lengths that Jesus Christ has gone to in order to forge a friendship with you.
What kind of “fishing” was Jesus talking about?
What role does a church community play in the work of evangelism? A great place to start in looking at this theologically is the actual words and
The Real Power of Leadership
Power. We are obsessed with it. Our lives are constantly affected by it. Our homes are vulnerable to it. And yes, our churches, businesses
President Obama’s Prayer Breakfast Message on Christ’s Sufferings.
Take some time to listen to the message President Obama delivered to a gathering of faith leaders at the White House last week along with a song
Leading, the Following Way.
Jesus did not focus on leadership; certainly not the way many Christian pastors and teachers do today. In fact, I cannot find one place in all
An Atheist’s Church Envy – Atheism 2.0
Check this TED Talk out! It is not-to-be-missed! What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a