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The Church: Better Off without Christianity?

First, I had better define my terms! By the Church I mean the biblical definition of that entity that embodies all genuine believers in Christ. By Christianity I mean the conglomeration of organizations and structures t…
A Forgotten Sacrament

Both Christians and non-believers are familiar with the idea of sacraments (or ordinances, as Southern Baptists prefer to call them, thinking the term 'sacrament' too Catholic and/or mystical sounding). They are the pr…
Teaching Sunday School Teens: An Introduction

I've taught Sunday School for the better part of twenty years (has it really been that long?), and for a majority of that time it has been for students from 8th grade through college age. Over the years I've lea…
The Minister with a Conviction: Sex Offender

We have all done things we are not proud of. Certainly there are no exceptions to this rule. Whether they be infidelity, theft, or countless other legal and illegal wrong-doings, the things we've done in our past can…
The Mojave Cross: Desert Memorial or Religious Obstruction?

On an outcropping called Sunrise Rock in the vast Mojave Desert, there stands a cross. Few people see it; in a location so remote, the nearest road is virtually empty. Of course, there is another reason why the cross …
Church and State: Inseparable?

Something my high school government teacher told me that had quite an influence on the way I think about things was, "As you grow older, you must learn new things as well as unlearn old things." The illustration that c…
My Church is Not Defined By an Organization

Yesterday, a friend of mine called me up and asked me if I could help him set up a game for a young leaders training session this morning. This session was a part of a weekend long seminar-type thing, I don't really kno…
Wealthy Christians: What Can We Do?

Following on the heels of my last post, I take it for granted that following Jesus Christ means that, at the very least, we shouldn't become too comfortable with our abundance of possessions. Scripture tells us that we…
Pastor's Appreciation Day...Is That All They Need?

Usually October is Pastor's Appreciation month and a day is set apart for a celebration to honor a pastor. You know what comes next..... people share funny stories, tell him he's the best pastor ever or send him off on…
Why Do You Like Your Church?

I've had a few seemingly anti-church posts lately, so here's what I like about my church. 1) Diversity in worship music. My church is good about having a balance of songs by different artists and even from different ti…