Feb
24
Course Correction
February 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
As we have been thinking and discussing repentance, a little phrase popped into my head:
“Repentance is a course correction.”
I wanted to share it because (besides thinking it was a neat phrase!) I think there is value in knowing that repentance doesn’t have to be somber or a “beat yourself up” sort of moment. It’s when [...]
Feb
24
Christ vs Church mentality
February 24, 2007 | 1 Comment
This quote is taker from Bob Roberts and has really been challenging me lately and I really wanted to share it:
This is a different kind of mission from church planting.
In kingdom work, we make a mistake when we start with ecclesiology [the study of the church]. We should start with Christology [the study of Jesus]. [...]
Feb
1
Consumerism and a Fig Tree
February 1, 2007 | 2 Comments
When we talk or worry about numbers in regards to church or ministry, is that a materialistic way of viewing the church? Since in America “Bigger is Better,” doesn’t that mean that small churches are seen as bad?
Jesus talked about fruit and whether or not the vine is healthy. I would submit that if we [...]