I’ve been noticing some awfully thin lines recently. Like there are thin lines between: Spiritual passion and mental instability. Doctrinal purity and judgmental hypocrisy. Social justice ministry and works without faith. National / Regional pride and idolatry. Attention to detail and obsessive compulsion. Having a “prophetic ministry” and being a jerk to the congregation you Read the full article…
If you Google the words “Shouting Methodist,” you’ll discover that the phrase is not an oxymoron. Instead, you’ll read these words in the first article: One name commonly applied to early nineteenth century Methodists was “shouting Methodists” – a name Methodists were glad to accept and make their own. What was meant by the term, Read the full article…
In honor of The French Open, today’s Top Five Tuesday involves tennis. And since the French Open happens in Paris, I thought it appropriate to focus on the beauty inherent in the game. So: the top five most beautiful shots in tennis. The list is highly subjective, of course. You’ll see my preference for one-handed Read the full article…
We’ve all had relationships that are toxic, haven’t we? Romantic relationships. Family relationships. Work relationships. Even church relationships. Those connections that seem to bring out the worst in us. And sometimes we bring out the worst in them. Kind of like this one from Scripture . . . and from Hollywood: So what does it Read the full article…
One of the best things I have learned in recent months is the concept of translating the cause. I gleaned these ideas from our friends at Newell & Associates and their High Impact Volunteer Training. It’s not quantum physics, but it is a way of inviting people into ministry that I had never considered before. Read the full article…
