Talk about bad timing. I could have used this survey as a sermon illustration. Let me explain: I just preached this weekend on the fact that Truth is under attack, specifically the truth about God, the bible, sin and Jesus. No surprise there, the Truth has been under attack since the Garden of Eden when [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Survey says: Jesus is not the only way.
Posted in Insipidity, Sermons, tagged evangelicals, faith survey, Jesus, salvation, state of religion in America on June 24, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I’m tired.
Posted in Church, Insipidity, Religion, tagged burn out, ministry, small church ministry on June 24, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I’m tired. So tired.
Ok, if you have that scene from Blazing Saddles with Madeline Kahn in your mind, you’ve got my sense of humor. I wasn’t even thinking about that song when I typed in the title, but now I can’t get it out of my mind.
Honestly, I’m just going to whine a bit, and [...]
The Church Comes Carrying a Pot of Chicken and Dumplings
Posted in Church, Religion, tagged Church, compassion, sharing on June 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I had the joy of experiencing what the church is really all about these last few weeks. I’ve spent a lot of time in the hospital visiting sick folks in my role as a minister—to the point that I actually like hospital food. But, thank God, I’ve been healthy for my adult life and have [...]
