I read several blogs and have felt that several in the past few weeks are worthy of sharing. My friend Shane has been promoting a program that will help feed the homeless in Rochester, NY. For just $2.05 you can provide a meal. I have read a lot recently about the church becoming irrelevant in … Continue reading For Your Consideration
Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
Check out Aaron Ivey's new release Between Beauty & Chaos. It is available now on iTunes. The new full-length album centers around God’s faithfulness and beauty, and the church's response to injustice, poverty, and orphans. The 10 song album reflects a heart for the Kingdom of God here and now, between the beauty and the … Continue reading Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
Don’t Skip the Third Verse
Ever had one of those moments when you read or hear something and just thing Wow. Well that happened last Sunday when we were singing O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing. The third verse just really hit me. I'm sure I've read it before but I guess I hadn't thought about the words. Of … Continue reading Don’t Skip the Third Verse
What Makes a Good Pastor?
Our church is in a period of transition. As a part of the process we were asked to complete a survey. Most of the survey focused on the type of pastor desired for the church. While pondering my responses I began thinking about the survey, vision for our church, and qualities I want in a … Continue reading What Makes a Good Pastor?
Update on Prayer Request: FBC Marysville, Illinois
Please pray for the members of First Baptist Marysville, Illinois and the family of Dr. Fred Winters. It has been one week since the tragic shooting during the morning services. FBC will be having normal services this week. Dr. Al Meredith, pastor of Wedgwood Baptist in Ft. Worth, Texas, will be preaching in all services. … Continue reading Update on Prayer Request: FBC Marysville, Illinois
Mental Illness and the Church
This week's Baptist Standard featured an article about the church and mental illness. For many their church is the first place they turn for help but when it comes to mental illness the church is often not able or willing to help. According to a study by Baylor University 30% of people who turned to … Continue reading Mental Illness and the Church
Response to Comment
This is a response to a comment I received on It is Both Not Either Or. I am re-posting the comment here: Good points but keep in mind, whether conservative or liberal-minded churches, the call to social justice does not necessarily equate to more government programs and spending. It equates to Christian people being Christian … Continue reading Response to Comment
The Dee Zone 