People of faith...great faith were those who continued serving God even though they couldn’t see the bigger picture. For example, Noah couldn’t understand the ultimate results of the great flood; and Esther couldn’t grasp the longer term implications of saving her people when she did. Joseph, while sitting innocently in jail, couldn’t know the ... read all »

I remember reading about a church that met at a drive-in movie lot. People would park, clip on the speakers, and honk to say “Amen.” I don’t think there’s a trend here but this is a good example of the “drive-thru religion” mentality. Drive-thru religion is for people who don’t have the church as a final destination; they&rsq... read all »

I’ve lived through several economic recessions, personal upheavals and family challenges in the last 30 years of marriage and ministry. These experiences have taught me several key lessons about living through hard times. Lesson #1 – Always Wait on God When calamity strikes, the temptation is to do something. Governments have to have action plans and we&... read all »

This spring we see the geese flying home to the north. Their flying habits teach us several lessons: Their “V” formation is well known. Those in front protect those who make less effort when they fly since these take advantage of the lift produced by the birds at the head of the flock. Their flying efficiency is improved by 71%. Lesson: When we... read all »

It seems that there are three elements that help identify the “modern” church. One is a focus on music in worship. Orchestras, choirs, even drama with music are a must if a church is to appeal to today’s church goer. Another is the preoccupation with the miraculous. People want to go to a place where God reveals Himself to the congregation through h... read all »