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5-25-16 “Pastor’s Blast” -Don’t Hate
This Sunday we continue our series on the First Letter of the Apostle John entitled, “Making Life Enjoyable”. We’ll discover the Second Key to enjoying life in the second chapter: something we all know even if we don’t always practice it. It’s an old concept but John helps us to understand that Jesus put a new spin on it—new even today!
So read 1 John 2:7-17 to prepare yourself for a frank discussion about the effects of Hate on not only our faith but our life as well. We’ll also look at Ephesians 6:10-18 and see what tools we might use to defend against those forces that encourage us to be haters. Continue reading
Warning: This Repost is Not Nice or Tolerant!
(Editor’s Note: WOW! This guy really nails the Church’s mad swing toward ‘not rocking the cultural boat’. Some would say the Church has gone from being “Salt and Light” to being Pepcid and a night light’. I address this issue … Continue reading
10 Ways to Kill Your Church
(Had to repost this. Sorry if it hits a little close to home . . . RevDrKid) by Tejado Hanchell I have the awesome privilege of serving a church that has been around for over 80 years. In those 80 … Continue reading
Why Isn’t Your Church Growing?
(Interesting insights here. The question is, “can we honestly answer or, as a pastor, even ask these questions?” Click and read, but sit down first.) Your thoughts? Pressing on toward the goal . . . RevDrKid