One of the things that I struggle with in church is the pressure that we feel to put on the churchy version of game face when we come on Sunday. If you've been in the church at all you probably know what I'm talking about. Game face is a look … [Continue reading]
O Come, All Ye Faithful
As I write this post five days before Christmas Day, I am reminded that we fall into two broad categories as we draw close to the holiday. In the first are those who are excited and looking forward to celebrations with family and friends. Gifts … [Continue reading]
No stumbling blocks
“Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.” Romans 14:13, ESV In a previous post, I discussed the fact that visitors to our churches might … [Continue reading]
Can’t go back to Egypt
This morning I read Numbers 13-14 which records the story of the spies that were sent into Canaan charged with reporting back to Moses the state of things in that land. The spies came back and the majority reported two conclusions: The land is … [Continue reading]
