The other day I was thinking about the various things that the Church is crying out against in American society. I talked with someone about a documentary he wanted me to watch about the rise of Islam, and he said, “it’s scary, scary stuff.” That has just stuck with me. Why are we so afraid?Continue reading “Why Are We So Afraid?”
Monthly Archives: February 2012
“Christians” make me so angry
Today I saw that a group of people who profess to be Christians have decided to picket the funeral of two boys who were murdered by their father. These people claim that this tragedy happened because of Washington State’s recent passing of Gay Marriage bills in the state senate and house of representatives. According toContinue reading ““Christians” make me so angry”
Off My Mind
I’ve had a very simple project that I just haven’t wanted to do. I’ve been putting it off. I just finished it. Man that feels good when things like that are done. What is on your brain that you know you need to do but have been putting off? You’ll feel way better ifContinue reading “Off My Mind”
Missional Spirituality (Review)
Missional is a buzzword in the North American Church. It’s a buzzword with a lot of ambiguity. What does it mean to be missional? What is a missional church? What is a missional follower of Jesus? These are all questions that church leaders are asking. And there are many resources that are trying to provideContinue reading “Missional Spirituality (Review)”
Changes
There are some changes that are coming to Creekside Church. They are changes that we believe will ultimately help Creekside in the next chapter of our church’s story. There are two staff members who are no longer going to be on staff at our church. But they are planning on remaining at Creekside. These staffContinue reading “Changes”
Vulnerability
I think what is really troubling me in this whole issue is that there is a lack of vulnerability on the part of church leaders. When dealing with a church there is a lot of trust in the congregation that the leaders will help them to become more like Jesus. Church members confide in leadersContinue reading “Vulnerability”
Brothers, we are all broken
My heart is hurting for people who have been deeply hurt by a church in my area. As a leader in a church I know that it is not hard to offend someone. As someone who goes to a church I know that it is not hard to be offended. But the stories that IContinue reading “Brothers, we are all broken”
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