Author: Administrador

As we approach Christmas, with the good news of the birth of God’s Son in a small town in Palestine, it’s an appropriate time to think about the movement of the Christian faith back to the lands where the church first was established. In recent lectures at Golden Gate Baptist Seminary (as reported by Baptist … Continue reading “Back to Bethlehem: Christianity Goes Home”

In a recent post at his Leadership Wired blog, John Maxwell writes: “Recently, another leader asked me about how he should go about sharpening his skills in the areas where he was naturally gifted. He already had done something I consider really important: He had discovered his strengths. Now he was ready to focus his … Continue reading “Developing Your Strengths with John Maxwell”

On the 12th day of the Eurocentrically imposed midwinter festival, my potential acquaintance gave to me, TWELVE males reclaiming their inner warrior through ritual drumming. ELEVEN pipers piping (plus the 18-member pit orchestra made up of members in good standing of the Musicians Equity Union as called for in their union contract although they will … Continue reading “Politically Correct Twelve Days of C*****mas”

A Cracker Barrel waitress in Branson, Mo., got an early Christmas present when a pair of regular customers gave her an unusual tip: a car. According to a Dec. 10, 2014, UPI story, Cindi Grady said her “car was in rough shape after five collisions with deer, and the vehicle caught the attention of regular … Continue reading “And Finally: Here’s a Tip”

Hidden in the somewhat tedious pages of 1 Chronicles—among myriad names after unpronouncable names—lies one of the greatest treasures on kingdom parenting that we have. His name was Asher, which in Hebrew means “happy.” In chapter 7 of 1 Chronicles (as well as in Genesis 46:17), we read the genealogy of his descendants. It starts with his five … Continue reading “Expositor’s Corner: Secrets to a Happy Home”

Most of us remember the saying, “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people…” Now you can add, “…with their smartphones and iPad’s. It’s no secret mobile technology is everywhere you turn, but is the church utilizing technology to fulfill the mission and ministry to which God has called … Continue reading “Tech Trends: Church and Technology”

Bill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago and the chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association. Leader of one of the most influential churches in American church life, he is the author of more than 20 books, including his most recent, Simplify: Ten Practices … Continue reading “Simplifying the Pastoral Life: An Interview with Bill Hybels”

Dr. Manuel L. Scott Sr. (1926-2001) was short in physical stature, but great in preaching prominence. An eclectic blend of teaching pastor, itinerant evangelist, joyful herald, oratorical poet, inquisitive thinker and demonstrative speaker, his skillful preaching and humble service inspired a whole generation of pastors and church leaders. Scott’s primary circle of influence was the … Continue reading “Past Masters: A Poet in the Pulpit: Manuel L. Scott Sr.”

A lady recently approached me at church on Sunday and said sympathetically, “I thought last week’s sermon was really good.” She was trying to comfort me about the previous week’s message. Apparently someone on my staff had told her how unhappy I had been with it, and for days she had waited to assuage my … Continue reading “Preaching Points: Recovering from the Dud”

Have you ever imagined how you might react if your teenage daughter came home and exclaimed, “I got my ears pierced today so I could wear my new earrings.” Then, pulling back her hair, she might ask, “Do you like ’em?” You take a look and are dumbstruck because hanging from her earlobes are two … Continue reading “Preacher to Preachers: Preaching is Just Dumb Dynamite!”