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What If…
We were at a mega-church on a communion Sunday. The worship was spectacular, the announcements rivaled something out of Hollywood, and the pastor preached eloquently for more than an hour. As he...
Jesus Is Lord And The Rest Is…
I'm painfully aware that few people are inclined to read anything longer than a meme. As much as I like to write — it helps me know what I think — I now realize that if I want anyone to read it, I...
The Dopamine Church
Growing up in Abadan, Iran, eating out was a luxury we could not afford. We always ate at home. However, once or twice a year, when my parents had to go somewhere, and my mother was not available to...
Seeking the Face of God
I recently saw the movie Jesus Revolution. Being a part of that Revolution, the film brought back many good memories. Karen and I laughed and cried throughout the movie. However, I found two critical scenes in the film especially touching.
Letio Divina—A Formless Form Of Prayer
Photo by Keegan Houser on Unsplash Most of us Christians look at the Bible as a “how-to” handbook, a manual that gives us straightforward instructions that would solve all our moral problems in...
An Urgent Prayer Request For The Believers In Afghanistan!
The Taliban has a hit list of known Christians that they are targeting to hunt down and kill.
The Churchless Guide To HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Small Groups
"It's like pulling teeth," said my friend. "And why do you think it's like that?" I asked. For a couple of years, my friend, Matt, has a group that meets at his house to study the Bible. The members...
An Un-mowed Lawn, A Cracked Head, And A Story To Go With It
I don’t think there has been a more analyzed, studied, and scrutinized generation than Millennials. One of the many things this generation has been criticized for is their lack of church attendance....
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