Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Like death, taxes, and Donald Trump, Easter is a reality. The good news is it’s a better reality than those other …
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2 years ago
Flashback Friday: Practical Ways to Prep for Easter
3 years ago
Good Friday? Great Friday.
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! See Christ on the cross? That’s a gossiper hanging there. See Jesus? Embezzler. Liar. Bigot. See the crucified carpenter? He’s a wife …
3 years ago
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Easter
It’s here again. Easter happens this Sunday, and maybe – just maybe – you let it sneak up on you. Whatever the reason – March Madness, early spring break, Downton withdrawals – you are simply not ready for it. But I have your back. Here are …
3 years ago
Flashback Friday: Why We Need Passion Week
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Christians are funny creatures. We embrace tradition and eschew tradition. We point to the old ways and blaze trails to new ways. …
3 years ago
Thursday Three For All
It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the bold print to read the entire article.) Six Ways We Ignore Unchurched Guests on …
3 years ago
Practical Ways to Prep for Easter
Like death, taxes, and Nickelback, Easter is a reality. The good news is it’s a better reality than those other three examples (let’s face it: atrocious pop music and the cornerstone of Christianity don’t mix). Hopefully you’re preparing your church for the celebration: services are being planned, …
4 years ago
Flashback Friday: A Plea to Pastors on Easter Weekend
Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Pastors: they’re coming. Easter weekend is one of the two largest church attendance weekends in any calendar year. People attend church …
5 years ago
Thursday Three For All
You know the drill, campers: Thursday is lazy day. I cut and paste, you humor me and pretend I did some work. Easter Was Not Enough… Expectation Shapes Experience 51 Other Sundays. (via @thebryanrose, HT @robertvadams) Don’t pull a bait & switch: you dressed …
5 years ago
Mission Trumps Need…Every Time
We’re coming off of another incredible Easter weekend at the Summit. 18 services at seven locations, plus two worship events on Good Friday. 169 people who symbolized their faith in Jesus through the act of baptism. Nearly 10,500 people in attendance. Hundreds upon hundreds …
5 years ago
A Plea to Pastors on Easter Weekend
Pastors: they’re coming. Easter weekend is one of the two largest church attendance weekends in any calendar year. People attend church with Grandma. Irreligious people come because it’s still the socially acceptable thing to do in some parts of the country. Folks who are …