Devotional: Justice and Mercy are still godly

Micah 6:6–8 places God as the just Judge of the universe, putting His people on trial. Creation stands as witness while God brings charges against His people not because He failed them, but because they failed to remember Him. The charges are ungratefulness and disobedience. God brings evidence before them. He is the mighty delivererContinueContinue reading “Devotional: Justice and Mercy are still godly”

The Multi Ethnic Church

I recently wrote this article for newchurches.com and wanted to share it here on my personal blog. Several years ago, a team from our church decided to prayerwalk our neighborhood. Historically, the area was divided down the middle, both socioeconomically and racially. While residents lived only a few feet from each other, their lives wereContinueContinue reading “The Multi Ethnic Church”

Stand Out People of God

Dr. John Perkins, minister, author, and civil rights activist, said, “The problem is that there is a gaping hole in our Gospel. We have preached a gospel that leaves us believing that we can be reconciled to God but not reconciled to our Christian brothers and sisters who don’t look like us -brothers and sistersContinueContinue reading “Stand Out People of God”

Overcoming the Easter Slump

Social media is lighting up with excitement, Easter is this Sunday. If you are a Pastor, this is a high attendance Sunday for many churches. In fact, it seems we put our best foot forward on Easter Sunday. Rightfully so, as new guests and those who may not know Christ will have an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Overcoming the Easter Slump”