Sometimes I think we take things in the church way too seriously. Do you know what I mean? No, I'm not talking about things like sin or theology or repentance (or even Stormtroopers). Certainly those things have their place (and the place for Stormtroopers is in the nursery, by the
8 Truths Every Husband Secretly Wishes His Wife Knew About Him
Like most of the men that I know, when it comes to talking about marriage and the biblical roles for husbands and wives...I feel totally uncomfortable and unqualified! Most men (okay, all of us!) don't have this whole marriage thing figured out yet. It's a work in progress. But one of the things
3 Things Your Choice In Bible Translation Says About You And Your Church
There are dozens and dozens of Bible translations out in circulation today. But did you know it hasn't always been that way? I have a friend who, shortly after he got saved, was told by his new pastor that the Bible he brought to church (his dad's Bible) was not truly God's Word and that he should
6 Things To Consider When Designing Your Church’s Sunday Morning Bulletin
Your church's Sunday morning bulletin is very much like a corporate salesperson's business card. No really, it is! Business cards are nice and handy because they're small, easy to carry and give away, contain important contact information, provide bright colors and slogans, and are typically
12 Important Truths You Should Believe About The Bible
Have you ever thought about what the "essentials" (as opposed to "gray" areas) are with regards to believing in Christianity and the Bible? And who gets to decide what is "essential" to believe, anyway? Most churches have a Doctrinal Statement of Faith that outlines what that church believes,
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Celebrating Halloween
Tonight children from all around your city will descend upon your street block, knock on your door and flat out demand that you give them sweets. How weird is that? Yes, it is time for Halloween once again. As the dusk settles in and the street lights begin to burn, parents will parade their