The church category covers a lot of writing themes. I may offend some with my views but know they have developed over years of in-the-trench involvement in Evangelical churches.
Faith demands action not verbiage. Christians love to debate and argue, a sad commentary, but nevertheless a true statement. Consider the vast array of denominations in the evangelical world estimated to be 33,089.[1] Some of those divisions came about because Joe and Fred held different interpretations on a particular Bible verse so they departed asunder,…
Worship wars happen each Sunday. It happens every Sunday in the mega-church, the middle-church, and the micro-church. Praise and worship time. One person or a team on the platform leads, and the audience stands to join them in song. Lyrics are often displayed on a big screen so the crowd can follow along. Hymnals I…
Is churchiness a bad thing? During a sermon on the presence of God I sensed something was missing. Around me that morning people flitted in an out like butterflies searching for the mother lode of nectar. I feared a shrinking-bladder epidemic had infested the congregation. (Note: expectant mothers are excluded from this observation. Updated 7/27/25…
Sometimes we enjoy looking behind. Whether it’s browsing through old online posts or thumbing through printed photo albums a look at our past can be a healthy excursion. It’s good to know our life’s story, to remember the experiences, and to recall the lessons we’ve learned. Looking behind us is a popular family activity. As…
In my childhood we referred to the church as “The Lord’s House”, and we parked any potential tomfoolery in the vestibule with the coats. Sitting in those rigid oak pews was somber business. Church Attendance ranked high on the weeks list of priorities, and we were there to meet with God. Should Dad catch us…