This sonnet has been on my mind a lot this past week and I thought that I would share it. I won't spoil it by adding commentary. This is Holy Sonnet XIV by John Donne: Batter my heart, three-person'd God ; for you As yet but knock ; breathe, shine, … [Continue reading]
Why the leadership movement is leaving your church leadersless – Mike Breen
A challenging artcile on church leadershp by Mike Breen which begins like this: WHY THE LEADERSHIP MOVEMENT IS LEAVING YOUR CHURCH LEADERLESS Leadership is one of the most over-used and overwrought topics in Christian ministry today. Yet for all … [Continue reading]
Power and authority in the church – Choose who is in control
When Herod was questioned by the Magi (Matthew 2:2), he was presented with a choice. He could recognize a greater authority and submit to it or he could seek to maneuver into a position above that authority. He chose the latter and his kingdom … [Continue reading]
The blessing of persecution
#12 in the Sermon on the Mount series I have put off writing about this Beatitude because it is uncomfortable to think about persecution as being part of God's plan for me or my family. I would like to be able to subscribe to the belief that … [Continue reading]
