Prepping Kids for Back to School
We say the same things this time every year because the older we get, the more time seems to get away from us: “I can’t believe the
An Evangelism Upgrade (Part 3)
Evangelism isn’t what it used to be. But then, it never has been. Culture shifts have always required new approaches in sharing the Good News. In this
The Gift of Righteous Indignation
The story is told of a Caucasian woman who, after boarding a flight from South Africa to England, realized her seatmate was a dark-skinned African man. She was not pleased with
Navigating Political Discussions
As politics in many ways continues to divide our cities, states and certainly nation, one important question arises for us as believers: How do I remain committed
Steeples
A steeple is perhaps the most distinguishing architectural feature of churches. When you see a steeple, you think “church.” There was a time when churches were at
Whatever Happened to Evangelism? (Part 2)
In the previous column, I noted evangelism is alive and well even though it may not look like “old-fashioned soul-winning.” Instead, the 21st century approach is imbedded in
The Written Word
During the 1970’s, I was pastor of a wonderful young church. The membership was composed of young families with lots of young children. It was an ideal opportunity
Ministering in Changing Times
The shift over the last few decades in church has been noticeable — and that’s a good thing. We have gone from wearing suits and ties and
Seeking Kingdom Vision in Cuba
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to travel overseas a few times. Each time that I have visited a foreign land, I have returned to the United States with a
Whatever Happened to Evangelism? (Part 1)
Whatever happened to evangelism? It’s a fair question. It’s a good question. But it’s one which needs unpacking. Asking whatever happened to evangelism is not the same