Once as a young, skinny teenager, I got into an ice cream eating competition with a youth group chaperone who was easily twice my size. The idea was to eat a mega-sized sundae at a restaurant as fast as we could, and if I won, he would pay for my dessert. It did not turn out to be one of my smarter moves. The server brought out the two ice cream monstrosities to our table, and a crowd of my friends soon gathered. As soon as I heard the word, “go,” I snatched my spoon, scooped up the biggest ... Read More
He is Still Risen – Even on Monday After Easter
Engage the people who join your church for worship this coming Resurrection morning with love. Engage them with the Bible. Give them something to take with them that God will use to transform their hearts. Let them encounter a culture of love at your church and be drawn upon by the Holy Spirit to come back. It's fun to make jokes like, "We'll see you at Christmas!" because there is some truth to it. However, it's vital that we as Christians approach wavering believers and skeptics the way ... Read More