]As a parent of identical twin girls, I find twin studies pretty interesting. Research in this area, particularly of those who are monozygotic (identical) sharing “nearly 100%… Read more “A Tale of Twin Churches”
Category: People
The most intimate definition of church refers to the people, the body of believers. It is a label used as often to unite people as it is to separate, based in each case on commonalities and differences of creed.
In a world which often rebukes top-down narratives, and is now more connected and simultaneously detached than ever, how can our understanding of the body of Christ evolve?
The Problem with Deferred Maintenance
Deferred maintenance in the church is like an onion; it has layers and it stinks. Deferred maintenance is defined as “the practice of postponing maintenance activities such… Read more “The Problem with Deferred Maintenance”
A Simple Spiritual Truth about Church
If you’ve ever watched an iPhone commercial you’ve probably been enamored by the amazing photos and videos you could be taking if you had one. During introductory… Read more “A Simple Spiritual Truth about Church”
7 Hopes for the Church this Easter
There are many reasons to be down on the church. Prominent church leaders appear regularly in the news, too often in the midst of a scandal. Some… Read more “7 Hopes for the Church this Easter”
7 Reasons Your Church Should have a Front Porch
Do you know your neighbors well enough to realize whether something horrible is happening in the house down the street? To call them if you need help?… Read more “7 Reasons Your Church Should have a Front Porch”
Swinging for the Fences
Is your church really preparing people to play the game Jesus is calling them to? I recall playing a season of tee ball at some point during… Read more “Swinging for the Fences”
Community and the Things Trolls Kill
If you aren’t overly concerned about relationships, there is a good chance you could be a troll. The word ‘troll’ is used on the Internet to describe a person… Read more “Community and the Things Trolls Kill”
New church; a constellation, not a melting pot.
Do you want to know what church is going to be like in our new age? It will be a constellation of brightly shinning unique individuals; not… Read more “New church; a constellation, not a melting pot.”
The thing that kills people…
The homeless don’t just die of hypothermia, mental illness, and addictions. I think some just die from a lack of touch. Loneliness. The same is true for the… Read more “The thing that kills people…”
Battling Demons
They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught… Read more “Battling Demons”