Authenticity is a fun word to talk about. It’s been buzzing in Christian circles for the last few years, and we really like the idea. Being open, and honest is great. We need those people with whom we are open and honest, a group of friends with whom we can “do life together.” But there’s a minor problem. Continue Reading…
Authenticity.
Forgiveness.
Forgiveness is one of those things that isn’t easy, but seems to be vital to the life of a Christian. The way we forgive, reflects the forgiveness that God has shown us. Our willingness to make amends flies in the face of our revenge-based nature.
The other night I noticed that in Matthew 18 when Peter is asking Jesus how many times he must forgive someone. You know, the one where Jesus blows his mind with 77 (or 490, depending on your translation) instead of a measly seven. The interesting thing is that the question isn’t about forgiveness, it’s about not forgiving. Continue Reading…
Church of the Dead.
Sometimes churches die. I have a guest post today over at Church Thought about it. Check it out, and don’t worry, I’ll have a bonus post here tomorrow…
Why do churches die?
That’s the question that haunts many struggling congregations. To be honest, there are no real answers sometimes for why certain churches die. Some just do. But there are a few observations we can make when it comes to this topic….
