As believers, we are described as the Body of Christ. Many members and abilities, different cultures and languages, various talents and interests, still we are called the Body. It does not matter the interpretation, denomination or lack thereof. It makes no difference how many ministries, members, locations and services we have, we remain one Body. […]
“It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless.” ~ John 6.63 These are the words of Jesus and they follow a “difficult teaching.” The disciples feedback was not favorable. The message was not entertaining; the classroom of discipleship was not a fun place to be. This was a hard lesson to learn. […]
“How to share the gospel with a racist.” That’s what someone typed into a search engine, which then directed them to this website yesterday. The request surprised me but I also think that it makes for a great title. It’s edgy and it fits within the purpose of my work, that is to remind persons […]
The conversation I entered into with the attendees of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s ChurchWorks this week picks back up and concludes here: I suppose that it is a matter of pride and it’s a mind game. James uses the descriptor “double- minded” when speaking of the doubter who prays[i] but this two-ness is found both in […]
This week, I was in Decatur, Georgia and presented at ChurchWorks, a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship conference for ministers of spiritual formation and education. I, along with several others, spoke about the theological rumblings and ruminations of our shared ministry with Christ. I will present part one of the message here: “Jesus loves the little children/ […]