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The Parable of the Lost Jetliner
In one of Jesus’ most famous sermons, He told three different parables about things that were lost: a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son (Luke 15). If…
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Preachers: Too Much Credit, Too Much Blame?
When I first started in ministry, I had a policy to never preach the same sermon twice, even in different locations. But in recent years, I've taken a new approach:…
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The ‘Greater Works’ Generation
As a Baby Boomer Christian, I’ve been privileged to see some exciting moves of God’s Spirit. I came to Christ during the Jesus Movement, and then came the Charismatic Movement,…
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Charred Stones & New Wineskins–Which Are YOU?
It’s an oversimplification to say there are only two kinds of Christians in the U.S. today, but let me try to make a case for that view nevertheless. On the…
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God Isn’t in Your Box
Peter meant well when he offered to put Jesus in a box (Matthew 17:1-8). His proposal wasn’t meant as any kind of disrespect. In fact, he thought it would honor …
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Grandma’s Theory on Church Growth
Grandma Buchan was a very wise woman, and she had a fascinating theory on church growth. Well, actually, her theory had to do with restaurants, but many of the same…