As I listen to people talk about the new Grace in Action, one of the complaints that I hear is that there are not as many sections to complete, and that there are not as many verses to memorize. This weekend, I decided to take a hard look at the two books, Mission Grace in … [Read more…]
There was one Wednesday night a few years ago when I left Awana just after the opening. It surprised some, shocked others. The battle rages on about families who choose to participate in another event on an Awana club night. Many are outraged when families opt to skip Awana. On this night, I walked away … [Read more…]
This Presidential election emotions seem to be running higher than normal. People are taking strong stands, often not in favor of one candidate, but in opposition to the other. These emotions and views are being picked up by their children and others around them. Every Sunday before I begin my class I ask if anyone … [Read more…]
There was a sermon series awhile ago that was entitled, The Gospel According to… Facebook, Lady Gaga, etc. with each week using a different cultural item to share the things of God. Some saw the connections as inspirational, others saw it as glorifying, or condoning ungodly lifestyles. I had a conversation with another gentleman not … [Read more…]
This time of year, many are focused on recruiting. We want to make sure that our ministries are staffed well. There is something that people say that makes me cringe every time I hear it. When people are recruiting, some often ask people if they can serve just one week a month. There is constant … [Read more…]