Local Church

Full Price

There’s an interesting story in 1 Chronicles. David decides to take a census, which is counted as sin. I’ve read … Continue reading Full Price

Leadership, Local Church

It All Comes Together

Last Saturday, we had the 2nd Annual Swisher Ribfest at our house. This year, it was more of a Meatfest, … Continue reading It All Comes Together

Local Church

You Feed Them

I’ve been in a bit of a break for the last couple of weeks, but now I’m back and ready … Continue reading You Feed Them

Local Church

Open Your Eyes

We’re now in the thick of the Elisha narrative in 2 Kings for our readings. Though Elijah was the prophet, … Continue reading Open Your Eyes

Local Church

In a Whisper

The story of Elijah in the wilderness is such a good one. It reminds us that even though we do … Continue reading In a Whisper

Local Church

Underlined, Not Understood

A couple years ago, I picked up a New Living Translation Life Application Study Bible from Half Price Books. I … Continue reading Underlined, Not Understood

Local Church

In Response

I’ve talked to people before who claim that Christianity is nothing more than a list or arbitrary moral do’s and … Continue reading In Response

Life in General, Ministry

Myth of the Christian Nation

One thing that I have heard over and over again is that America is a “Christian” nation. What does that … Continue reading Myth of the Christian Nation

Local Church

A Plain Incline

Jesus said there was a link between our hearts and our treasure. Where our treasure is, there our hearts will … Continue reading A Plain Incline

Local Church

Outsiders

At Annual Conference last week, Bob Farr, the director of church development for the Missouri Conference, shared about what it … Continue reading Outsiders