Why Boomers Resist the Emergent Fad
Emergents trying to convince Boomers that there is a new generation with new needs that requires new approachesoften meet a brick wall from Boomers. Boomers say, “I’m tired of chasing fads in ministry.” Why is it that boomers (my own generation) are so resistant to the emergent generation’s claims that the church must change or die?
Are You Usable? Part 1
I remember Vance Havner talking about how people say they want God to use them. Havner would respond, “He’s using you as much as he can. What you need to pray is, ‘God, make me usable.’” Are you usable? Are you clay in the potter’s hand, willing to be molded into the image of Christ,
John: The Glory Of The Son (Part 2)
We see the fact that Jesus is God’s Son in the names that are given to Him. He said, “I am the Son of God” (10:36), “I am the good shepherd” (v. 11), “I am the door” (v. 9), “I am the bread of life” (6:35), and “I am the true vine” (15:1). His glory
The Elements of Revival
In April of this year, cyclist Lance Armstrong came through North Georgia when he participated in the Tour de Georgia. It was meant to be a tune-up for another run at the Tour de France title. At the time, he was the reigning six-time title holder of the Tour de France. That fact alone was
Beheading Christ
It is popular for some today to try to take Jesus and reject the church, the body of Christ. This leaves them with a beheaded Jesus—Christ without His body. It is a handy way to escape being tarred by the brush that paints all Christians, but it is not the religion of Jesus Christ. I
Why Are There so Many Knuckleheads In The Church
I was talking to a friend of mine today and he told me about a man in his church who tried to take over a business meeting. It seems the man doesn’t want to make any changes to reach new people. When the pastor went there, the church couldn’t pay her bills and was dying
John: The Glory of the Son (Part 1)
One of the most amazing events in the earthly life of the Lord Jesus was the Transfiguration. The record of this event is given in Matthew 17, Mark 9 and Luke 9. Eight persons were involved in the Transfiguration. There was Jesus—He was on earth revealing His glory. There was God the Father, who spoke
Heavenly Secrets
When White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove recently disclosed classified information regarding the identity of an undercover CIA agent, he not only put the life of the agent at risk, but he violated the laws of confidentiality. In moments like this, one has to wonder, just how secure are the secrets of our
The Three Greatest Challenges
THE THREE GREATEST CHALLENGES FACING THE CHURCH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY The most pressing concerns for the church are seldom the most important and the most important concerns are seldom the most pressing. The three greatest challenges we face may not be pressing, but they are important: 1. What is the church?
The Problem of Morale
According to a recent article written by the Associated Press, one third of U.S. troops are suffering low morale in the war in Iraq. At least half said they would probably get out of the service rather than re-enlist. According to the article, the fear is that long deployments bring low morale. The problem seems
Sanctified By Instruction
Once again, look with me at II Timothy 3:16, 17. Let’s focus on “instruction in righteousness”—how to stay right. We know how to get back into the will of God, but how do we stay there? The Word of God is what we need for staying right and living a holy life. To whom do
Heavenly Secrets
When White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove recently disclosed classified information regarding the identity of an undercover CIA agent, he not only put the life of the agent at risk, but he violated the laws of confidentiality. In moments like this, one has to wonder, just how secure are the secrets of our