What's so organized about religion?
Organized Religion
What's so organized about religion?
Tag: The Body of Christ
Worker Productivity
If "work expands to the time allotted", how can we be most productive for what really matters?
No Millennials. No Boomers.
For all this talk about naming each generation and classifying their personalities, I have never met an entire generation at once.
Destination: Maturity (Part 1)
Learning a new skill is a lot more effective when we have something to practice that skill on.
We’re Glad Everyone Else is Here, Too
When we welcome visitors, shouldn't we also welcome those whose faithfulness has enriched the body of Christ?
The Whole Deck
Sometimes, I think that great things aren't accomplished for God because the body of Christ acts in a manner that is too "diffused".
C-Suite
We each may have wished that we were in charge of things, but maybe that role isn't really what we should aspire to.
Join the Battle
Not all of the people who help win a war are on the front lines.
Grace, Love, and Fellowship
What if fancy introductions and conclusions in books of the Bible weren't just cultural niceties, but instead were opportunities to be blessed?
Putting Down Roots
In a world overflowing with surface-level relationships, how can we find a well-grounded foundation?
Fair Sharing
Have you ever considered the difference between "giving" and "sharing"?
Am I Welcome Here?
What would Jesus do if an overtly demon-possessed person showed up in church?
Watching Over Each Other
Just like we sometimes need someone to watch our back, others need that from us, as well.
We Have Enough of Those
Sometimes, we require a deep breath before we engage with yet another person with traits similar to the last dozen that we've met.
Gankers and Newbs, Part 2
Not every follower of Jesus is at the same place in their journey with Him. How can we find common ground and help others who are also on this path?
Gankers and Newbs, Part 1
Just like in other team activities, we must evaluate whether we are contributing to God's kingdom, or working against other believers.
Made For This
Even if we feel like we have the attractiveness of a bulldog sometimes, God still has a purpose for each of us - and doesn't see us like that at all!
Numero Uno
Pop quiz: Who is the most important person in your church (other than Jesus, of course)?
It’s Not a Competition
For a world where almost everything must have both those who are "for" and "against", Jesus pointed out an important distinction about who is on his side.
On Being an Elder
I had the opportunity to serve as an elder. Here's some of what I learned.
Those Who Sin Differently 