What do you think about End Times Prophecy? – Q & A, Part 5

This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. Here’s the next question: What is Faith Church’sContinue reading “What do you think about End Times Prophecy? – Q & A, Part 5”

Is revival a biblical concept? – Q & A, Part 4

This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. Here’s the next question: Is revival a biblicalContinue reading “Is revival a biblical concept? – Q & A, Part 4”

Does evil and suffering in the world negate a loving, all-powerful God? – Q & A, Part 3

This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. Here’s the next question: As Christians, howContinue reading “Does evil and suffering in the world negate a loving, all-powerful God? – Q & A, Part 3”

Should women be pastors? – Q & A, Part 2

This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. What do you think about the roleContinue reading “Should women be pastors? – Q & A, Part 2”

Is “He Gets Us” advertising worth the expense? – Q & A Week, Part 1

This week we take a break from our Relationships in the Church series. At Faith Church this past week I gave a Q & A sermon. I asked the congregation for questions ahead of time, and then I attempted to bring biblical theology to bear on their questions. Here goes… He Gets Us spent almost $15 millionContinue reading “Is “He Gets Us” advertising worth the expense? – Q & A Week, Part 1″

The power of “with” – Caring for one another, Part 5

I recently had lunch with a friend who has been going through a deeply difficult season of life for the past two years.  It all started when his wife shocked him by separating from him, and likely turning his two teenaged sons against him.  She cut off communication, and they eventually moved out.  She refusedContinue reading “The power of “with” – Caring for one another, Part 5″

Delegation is discipleship that builds up the church – Caring for one another, Part 4

Though I’m a leader, I sometimes struggle with delegation, as there are times when I think it will be so much easier and faster if I just handle whatever matter is before me.  Getting others involved takes time, and they might not do the work like I think it should be done.  Maybe you knowContinue reading “Delegation is discipleship that builds up the church – Caring for one another, Part 4”

A powerful question for church families – Caring for one another, Part 3

My wife and I recently watched the television series, New Amsterdam. It’s about a public hospital in New York City. The main character Max Goodwin is the medical director, and he asks a question repeatedly in nearly every episode of the series. (He might ask it in every episode! I didn’t keep track.). His question, which I’ll revealContinue reading “A powerful question for church families – Caring for one another, Part 3”

Be thankful for your messy church family – Caring for one another, Part 2

Are there awkward people in your church family? Perhaps people who talk your ear off, over-sharing, while you’re struggling to find a way to get out of the conversation in which they have done 95% of the talking, and it’s going on 30 minutes with no end in sight. Perhaps there are the people who have RBFContinue reading “Be thankful for your messy church family – Caring for one another, Part 2”

God hates visionary dreamers? – Caring for one another, Part 1

I want to begin with a shocking quote. At least I think it is shocking. See if you think it is shocking.  Here is the quote: “God hates visionary dreamers.”  How do you feel about that statement?  “God hates visionary dreamers.” Thumbs up or Thumbs down?  Thumbs down, right?  The concept of visionary dreamers seemsContinue reading “God hates visionary dreamers? – Caring for one another, Part 1”