Learning about love is one thing, but it doesn't make a difference until we decide how to practice it
Tag: The Body of Christ
Time to Grow Up and Think About Others
After a while, self-focused children are expected to grow up and mature into adults that see a bigger picture
Something Even Better
Paul's vision for the church in Corinth seemed pretty impressive, but then he said that there was something even better
The Difference is Whether or Not We Know It
Ignorance of a fact doesn't make it false!
Who Is It About?
If it's not primarily about me, who or what is the church about?
I’m Not Your Savior
No matter who teaches us about Jesus, we should respect that they are leading us to Him, instead of them taking HIs place in our lives
Who and How Do We Serve?
If we should serve others like serving Jesus, where do we start?
Not Just the “Beautiful People”
Do you wonder if God doesn't want you as part of His family? If so, I have good news for you.
It’s OK to Ask
Sometimes, it's better to set our authority aside and just ask someone to do the right thing.
Terraforming!
Who would we like to stand by us when our sky falls and mountains crumble?
The Burden of Leadership
In the church, everyone has responsibilities.
The Tie That Binds
Where can we turn when relationships get rocky?
Be the Tree, Part 2
Let's consider what it means for part of our role in the church to be keeping other members from becoming detached and spiritually starved.
Be the Tree, Part 1
Even the largest tree can have a weak root system hidden underground.
Member Owned and Operated
Although members of the church can - and should - cooperate, is the church a cooperative?
First Place is Already Taken
If we are never going to be in charge of Jesus' church, what drives us to keep doing our best?
Those We’ve Never Met
Can God bless those we've never met, when we would rather pray for them than for the people we do know?
Holding Things Together Takes Some Strength
It takes a lot of force to hold important things together. The good news is that we do not have to do so through our own strength.
Not Chosen for the Job
What about the guy who didn't make the "apostolic cut" in the Bible?