Let’s stay “old school” today as well. I’ve spent more time than you might suspect in traditional churches. After all, when I first started going to church there were no other options! So I’ve spent time in high church Presbyterian, middle church Methodist, low church Baptist, and all points in between. That includes nine years Read the full article…
One of Steely Dan’s more infectious tunes is “My Old School”: Well, we went Old School Methodism on a couple of occasions yesterday as we finished up the “Elements” series. In a highly interactive service, we began by asking why would a church ever ask people do something as private and personal as prayer in Read the full article…
So we come to the final week of Elements this Sunday. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect out of the series. It was such a departure from our norm. Plus, it was a series that unapologetically focused on what we do together on Sunday morning. And finally, I knew I’d say some things that Read the full article…
I John 4:4 has some of Scripture’s most confident words: You, dear children, are from God and have covercome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. If you follow Jesus, his Holy Spirit, literally, bodily, resides in you. You have been invaded. And because Read the full article…
On several occasions in recent weeks, I have been surprised by the generosity of people praying for me. First, I shared some time with staff and friends from Steele Creek Church of Charlotte. I have previously posted about my connections with Kelvin Smith, SCCC’s pastor, here. Anyway, SCCC recently opened a new sanctuary and Kelvin Read the full article…
