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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....
On Faith, Love, And Emotions
I meet with a group of pastors every Thursday for prayer. This is not just any prayer meeting. About six years ago, at a time when I deeply needed a group of people I could trust and be transparent...
IS SILENCE MORE THAN THE ABSENCE OF WORDS?
A friend told me how his sister talks a lot. She thinks people will judge her if there is a lull in the conversation. I don’t remember if he was serious, or joking, but the truth is that silence...
WHERE DID WE GO WRONG TRYING TO LEAD OUR CHILDREN TO GOD?
A survey released recently by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) says that almost 20 percent of Americans belong to a category that transcends stereotypical religious identity. Any more,...
This Is Where The Pilgrims Of Contemplation Differ!
I find it intriguing when an individual or a group of people take an old idea, change its name, wrap it in a new package, and introduce it to people as a brand-new product that the world can’t live...
How Many Millennials Do You Think Have Experienced God?
One of the best times in my life was when I taught at a Bible college. I taught from 2001 to 2006. I loved it! I spent many hours with about 400-500 young men and women. To some, I became more than...
Would Jesus Laugh At A Dirty Joke?
About a week ago I had the rare privilege of meeting some friends I hadn’t seen for 43 years. We all grew up in the same area of what at the time was the greatest city in the world—our birthplace,...
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