The Future Belongs to the Farmers – Part 1
If the Church were pictured as a farm, one could say various parts of the country are becoming “food deserts.” There are not enough qualified pastors to go around, and Christians aren’t being prepared...
View ArticleBehold!
New Vintage Church held a worship night a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes it’s good to just worship for God’s own sake. No agenda other than to just glorify God and bask in His presence. The theme of...
View ArticleWe are On the Same Team
We're on the same team, and I'm glad. So, let's not compare ourselves to one another or compete with one another. It's a real discipline to learn how to be around other churches constantly without...
View ArticleWhy I’m Reading “Less” in 2018
It’s that time of year. I’m setting goals. You may be doing so, as well. Yippee. Good for us. Here’s one I’m going for: This year, I’m going to reverse the tide of reading and input in my life. I’m...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 162
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: A small town recently passed some measures banning gossip. This is still a plague that does more to hurt churches than anything else. I dare say some people might...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 163
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: Warning…I’m a tad saltier today than usual, and this is written as a stream of consciousness, so please provide some grace if things come across with less nuance...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 164
Here’s what’s on my mind this Friday: Well, I guess I should say something about the Christianity Today editorial calling for President Trump’s removal from office, their doubling down, and the...
View ArticleFriday Stream of Consciousness – 165
Here’s what’s on my mind this morning: Happy birthday to New Vintage Church! We turn 9 today at 10am PST…but who’s counting 😊 Starting a church is both exciting and extremely difficult, as is sticking...
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