I sometimes hear about churches who have been criticized for “dumbing down the Gospel.” Usually, the criticism is about their use of modern music, their preaching of practical sermons, or that they are getting too big because they are “too entertaining” and “only telling people what they want to hear.” Well, there are certainly a few…Continue Reading “5 Ways To “Dumb Down” The Gospel”
“Have you run out of those nice, shiny daggers?” – Samwise Gamgee, “Lord of the Rings” I felt a little bad for Sam in the movie, “The Lord of the Rings, (extended edition)” when he received a rope and all of his pals received “shiny daggers.” But things turned around later in the story when…Continue Reading “SHINY DAGGERS”
Pack This: Ministry Quote: “Maybe today is the day that you will be telling stories about years from now – That day that you fought through the pain and the roadblocks, owned up to your mistakes, put your hope and destiny in God’s hands, and everything began to change.” – Johnny Leckie “This is the…Continue Reading “Today is the Day”
Pack this: Ministry Quote: “You demonstrate faithfulness when you show up, when you keep your word, when you do the work.” – Daniel Allen, Jr. Source: The “Summoned” Bible Reading Plan