There was a day when we went to church because our parents forced us to do so. We dressed up, stood up, sat down, endured the long prayers and sermon, and couldn’t wait for the service to be over in order that we might head to the Sunday buffet and enjoy watching our afternoon football … More Sunday Worship – What are we doing?
Paul was the founder, former minister, and former moderator of a very dysfunctional assembly. His beloved church in Greece continually struggled with a host of missional, visional, theological, ministerial, and relational issues. Sometimes, sin was introduced to the church by lay-people living contrary to sacred Scripture. At other times, the sin and schism was encouraged by errant leaders — abusive or … More A Prayer for Dysfunctional Assemblies
What makes me cry? Well, I do weep at certain weddings and funerals. I also tear up when I am about to leave my wife for an extended period of time. My eyes get moist when I see my children prospering — athletically, academically, professionally, or spiritually, and I have a tendency to lose it on Sunday mornings when … More Sobbing with the Son
Unfathomable Grace 