First Things Are First But Not First
The first things are so important–the first chords, first words, first lines. In fact, they are so important, we may not want to craft them first.
Interwoven Scripture: John 10:11-18 and 1 John 3:16-24 (Year B Easter 4)
Interwoven readings of John 10:11-18 and 1 John 3:16-24, the Gospel and New Testament lectionary texts for the Third Sunday After Easter in three translations (NRSV, CEB, and The Message).
How High is the Bar?
While consumerism is the wrong approach to church, from the very beginning (literally with “Doubting” Thomas during the week after the resurrection) people have had personal expectations and requirements. As that bar seems to get higher, how do we respond?
Not Hero Worship, But Intimacy With Christ
On the seventy year anniversary of Bonhoeffer’s death, let us reflect on a quote that should guide us in how we approach, plan, and practice worship.
He is risen! Have you?
The time immediately after a big event, like Holy Week and Easter Weekend, is a time for rest. Yet, there are still responsibilities to be covered. This post contains some questions about how to balance these responsibilities.
Sabermetrics and Church Stats
Barna has released data on how Millennials related to worship spaces, and a surface-level reading of the data is paradoxical at best. Is there anything we can take away from it?