Proved to be Approved

Proved to be Approved

James 1:13-27 (KJV)13  Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: It is important to note that, while God will test His people, He never tempts them to sin. To...
From a church-planter to church-planters

From a church-planter to church-planters

Just some meandering thoughts and ideas from someone in the trenches:  First: When visitors come to your church, your confidence and ability to interact with them is everything. Hands in your pockets, uncertainty, awkwardness, failing to lead in a positive,...
Kanye West and the Church

Kanye West and the Church

In a mere moment, Christians are shaming other Christians because they might be suspect of Kanye West’s recent conversion. Suddenly, doubting Thomas is being called out and slighted by his own brotherhood and sisterhood and spoken of despairingly because he may have a...
Is a Carnal Home a Sinful Home?

Is a Carnal Home a Sinful Home?

Imagine walking into someone’s house and being impressed with the tidiness and lack of clutter in the home. I mean, nobody likes clutter and few like to walk into a house that fails some basic standards of tidiness. In fact, there is just something about tidy and...
Rage, the Mob Mentality, and Preaching

Rage, the Mob Mentality, and Preaching

What does rage, the mob mentality, and preaching have in common? I wish the answer to this question was a resounding “nothing,” but that is not the case. So how exactly are these three things related? Let me play out a scenario for you. A random preacher, caught up in...
The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 2)

The Power to Loose and Bind (Part 2)

Understanding the incredible power of Jesus and the foundational structure of the church leads to a greater understanding of the solidity that we have as Apostolic Christians. Since the powers of hell CANNOT prevail against Jesus (having already tried) we then have a...