It is quite in vogue, since at least the 60s, to make statements like “I just don’t care about money”. This self-righteous statement is meant to immediately distance oneself from “earthly cares”. What’s worse is that it is all under the guise of being heavenly-minded. A Proper Understanding of Money Now, of course money needs […]
Christianity
Why is Men’s Ministry so Difficult?
Our church is probably like your church, a strong vibrant women’s ministry filled to the brim with all kinds of studies, events, and parties. However, if your men’s ministry is anything like most churches it more closely resembles a yearly physical or begrudgingly visiting an ornery relative every few months. But why?!? What is it […]
Practical Tips to Make Group Prayer Less Painful
We’ve all been there. Prayer time in a group – no one knows when or how to end. The introverts have a frightened look in their eyes. Awkwardness sits thick as a fog. Pure misery! And if you are of the introvert persuasion you are likely sweating and wanting to slowly slip away. It doesn’t […]
Earthly Pragmatism
Modern Christianity (at least in North America) is beset with an allegiance to “Earthly Pragmatism”. I feel the pull. It is strong riptide in our cultural waters. I’ll define it as: The inclination to take a pragmatic route in matters of difficulty because you cannot imagine how God can solve it otherwise” It looks like… […]