How to think like a first time church visitor

This was a good article on EvangelismCoach.net that I found pretty helpful.

How to think like a first time church visitor

Politics and Religion - Answers to Questions You're NOT Supposed to Ask: Freedom and Liberty - Spiritual or Political?

Eric Moriarity, who I attended Bible College and Seminary with,  has started a blog about Politics and Religion.  Give it a read.

Politics and Religion - Answers to Questions You're NOT Supposed to Ask: Freedom and Liberty - Spiritual or Political?: I've been thinking about this for a long time, then I said to myself "what the heck, why not"? I've been privileged, like many of my frien...

It's Really That Simple

I was reading in my quiet time today from John 6 and the aftermath of Jesus miracle of multiplying the loaves and fish.  I came across this exchange which reminded me of how simple the Gospel really is:

Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
(John 6:26-29 ESV)

The people who had gathered around Jesus because of the miraculous provision wanted to know what to do to do God's work--o work for eternal life and the provision of God that will never perish.  Here they were in the presence of the Messiah and falling into the same old trap that all religion springs on us.  "What do I need to DO".  And what a wonderful answer Jesus gave--nothing to DO only BELIEVE.  "Believe on the one God sent--believe on ME--this is God's work.  This is the work that will bring you eternal life and God's provision which will never perish."

As I read these verses, an old old truth that I have been living in for 50 years this summer was reinforced.  It really is that simple.  Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.  Sometimes the most simple truths are the hardest to get our heads and hearts around.  But yes, it really is that simple.

He Buried 200 Church Members

A great read in praise of plain old pastoring.

Experiential Leadership Development

i found this article on leadership development very interesting. Give it a read.

What Are You Going to Do Until Next Sunday?

I came across this interesting post on The Cripplegate Blog about how pastors spend the other 167 hours of their week. Fits right in with the conversation I am having with one of my coaches.