"We are family" I recall that song from the 70s. Sometimes the phrase "family" is used in church circles to communicate a sense of closeness. Some use "community." Someone recently spoke to me about the days of old, where our church was more like a "family." I use it as well; I am not trying … Continue reading Recovering the Body
The Church is Essential
Is the church an essential institution? Is it necessary for the sake of the community? If the church ceased its worship, closed its doors, would the city even know it? I submit the church is an essential institution that performs a unique role and service no other institution can. The church is primary for the … Continue reading The Church is Essential
Megachurch Problems in a Pandemic: Response to Grace Community Church
“If the State were to encroach on the preaching of the Word, prayer, or forbid the administration of the sacrament this would not be tolerable.” Trey Jasso My respect for John MacArthur has been long established as he was a friend of R.C. Sproul and a defender of Biblical Inerrancy. Therefore, in my opinion, he is … Continue reading Megachurch Problems in a Pandemic: Response to Grace Community Church
The Significance of the Call to Worship
In this post, I want to write about the significance of the Call to Worship in the worship service and how it fits into the larger liturgy of the Divine Service. I am someone who enjoys to see a liturgy when I go to a new church for vacation or whatever reason. I also enjoy … Continue reading The Significance of the Call to Worship
What I Didn’t Understand
Worship finally happened. And we all rejoiced. We all celebrated but you didn't. You said I didn't understand. You came with anger in your heart but didn’t want to be consoled by the God who once was angry but not now because of the Cross. . You came without peace in your heart and refused … Continue reading What I Didn’t Understand
Revealing What Lies Underneath
I have had a number of conversations with members from my church, other church pastors, and members of other churches. Everyday I’m on the phone with different members and/or ministers. Pastors are always making observations at how the church in general, responds to different events, tragedies, joys, celebrations, etc. I’m no different. I’m making observations … Continue reading Revealing What Lies Underneath
Remembering God’s Love is Greater Than Our Sin
Ps 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation How is the Christian to deal with those besetting sins that continue to rise up and slay them? When sin is always seeming to win the battle … Continue reading Remembering God’s Love is Greater Than Our Sin
