The secret of the church is not that it is some business to be run or a show designed to catch curious onlookers. The secret of the church is that is a community. It is a place where you belong and where people know you. In other words, it is ... Continue

I hope this snippet will intrigue you... When [people] first hear the gospel, they're aware of the gap between them and God caused by sin. And they come to understand that human effort cannot bridge that gap; it can only be bridged by grace. But over time they become aware of another ... Continue

In September 2009 I preached a series of messages called "Your Work Matters to God."   What follows is from my second message, "Work to Love."   One of my points was how we serve others through our work, and how that work is interconnected. Continue

In his new book, Missional Rennaisance: Changing the Scorecard for the Church, Reggie McNeal recounts how he often encourages churches to replace their so-called “evangelism strategy” with a “blessing strategy”. His challenge is simple: “take upon your self to bless three people per week and make sure at least ... Continue

What are your plans for reading the Bible in 2009?  Click here for some suggestions. Continue