Archive | November, 2012

The Congregation & Non-Essential Programs

27 Nov

Scripture makes clear that the local church is to do specific things. The congregation is expected to meet regularly for worship and prayer. As well as mutually encourage one another. Some would say that all of these things can be accomplished in Sunday morning worship. Other’s would drive for program after program to accomplish these goals. But there comes a [...]

The Pastor & The Congregation Bully

20 Nov

I have yet to hear a pastor who didn’t have a story about one. I know of no church that is without that member. The one that everyone knows about but has yet to say something too. Their the bully, the self proclaimed leader without a title, or maybe they come with one. And if [...]

Liberal Theology & Legalism: A Working (In Progress) Definition

15 Nov

I was raised from the age of 12 to 18-19 in a liberal organization that self identified as a congregation. It is my intention to define both Liberal Theology as well as Legalism and explain why they have no place in the church. Liberal Theology is the elevation of personal experience, emotion, or anything else [...]

Elections and Mudslinging

6 Nov

Might I suggest that we stop being OK with mudslinging.

Common Sense vs Feelings

1 Nov

Can we be honest, some people are just a little short when it comes to common sense, I’m not sure how or why but they just didn’t develop or get their fair share. Kind of like me and spelling it just never fully developed. I’m not concerned with those people in this post, I’m talking about the guy or [...]