An idea for getting your congregation involved in scripture application …
As vital as the Word of God is to humanity, it’s useless to us if we don’t apply it to our lives. With that said, the fact […]
07
Feb
2014
Blog Tag
Preaching
21
Jan
2014
Forsaking the truth …
Journalism has changed a lot since the days I was reporting and editing for a chain of newspapers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. What’s the biggest change? […]
28
Apr
2013
Preacher, stop apologizing!
“Now I don’t say this to make you feel guilty …” “I don’t want you to feel pressured …” “Please don’t feel bad about this, but …” […]
19
Oct
2012
Who said that?
“That’s not what I said!” Chances are, some time in your life (if not multiple times), you’ve spoken that sentence. Sooner or later, someone will misrepresent something […]
16
Oct
2012
Troubleshooting the Gospel …
I’ve been so delighted with the quality of function with my MacBook Pro I don’t ever want to go back to using a PC. It’s been a […]
14
Oct
2012
Do you have a scripture for this?
Two preachers met at a Starbucks to flesh out the contents of a new sermon. One of the men excitedly shared his comprehensive view on contemporary life. […]
26
Aug
2012
There really are apps for that …
On my iPhone are multiple apps for listening to sermons. All kinds of sermons from all kinds of Christian preachers from all around the world. Each night, […]
17
Aug
2012
Dreams from the pulpit …
As the vibrations from the band fade away, the stage fog recedes, and the theater lighting dims, you saunter across the stage, place your Bible on the […]
08
Nov
2011
Who are you talking to?
One of the greatest weaknesses we see from leadership in the church is not understanding the audience the leader is speaking to. Here’s a big case in […]
11
Oct
2011
Chasing YOUR dream …
Jesus said this, as recorded in John 10:10, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and […]