Monthly Archives: June 2008

A believable fiction

A version of this article first appeared in ChristianWeek.  ____________________ Reading is one of my great pleasures. Be it a book, magazine, journal, even the back of a cereal box, if it can be read, I’m interested. I even love reading … Continue reading

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Ask for worthwhile reading

This article first appeared in ChristianWeek (April 25, 2008) ______________________ If you care about the ongoing availability of solid Christian books, you may want to read the cover story, “How to Save the Christian Bookstore” in the April, 2008 issue of … Continue reading

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Reflect – Behavior betrays belief

We confess that we Evangelicals have betrayed our beliefs by our behavior. All to often we have trumpeted the gospel of Jesus, but we have replaced biblical truths with therapeutic techniques, worship with entertainment, discipleship with growth in human potential, … Continue reading

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Working the angles of pastoral leadership

Describing a high percentage of pastors as losers, the presenter at a recent church leadership seminar declared, “If your church is not growing, you are sinful.” As I listened, I reviewed my own pastoral journey – a journey spanning more … Continue reading

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