September 6, 2023
On Traditions And Change
Many of my friends over the years have abandoned the traditional Baptist churches they grew up in. While some of them have ended up in other healthy evangelical churches, a large group of them have...
ReadAugust 29, 2023
If you are going to have standards...
I have absolutely zero problem with people who have high standards. If you have made rules for yourself, your family or your ministry about: How to dress What music to listen to What books to...
ReadAugust 26, 2023
Kindle Scribe Review
The Kindle Scribe is just a massive Kindle that you can write on with a stylus. I already have something very similar (the reMarkable 2). So why did I purchase a Kindle Scribe? I read a lot. 90%...
ReadAugust 23, 2023
Why your pastor has that edge
When I was a younger man I remember getting around middle aged pastors and thinking “what is wrong with these people?” Many of them seemed to have a chip on their shoulder. The ones I was...
ReadAugust 19, 2023
Funeral Prep Worksheet
I have officiated A LOT of funerals. Normally, as part of the funeral planning process I meet with the family (as many as can be assembled) to get to know more about the person who has passed away....
ReadAugust 17, 2023
The Church, Education and Credentialism
Recently, I've given some thought to going back to school. I do not have a master's degree, and have thought about pursuing a Masters of Divinity and a PhD. I'm not going to go down that route...
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