The most important New Year’s Resolution

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At this time of year, it’s common to think back on the past year and make a New Year’s resolution to help the new year be better. But you can’t change the year, so to make any difference, you will have to change yourself. Of all the things you could do, there’s only one that has promise in both this Continue reading The most important New Year’s Resolution

The Welcoming Church: David Gives Pop Quizzes

David gives pop quizzes such as "What are three ways to succeed in Christian life? 1) Overcome your fears. 2) Be consistent. 3) Study the Bible."

For this episode of The Transforming Church, we catch up with David as he is giving pop quizzes to young people streaming out of the sanctuary after any service on any Sunday morning. He says he is having more fun than should be allowed at church. For years David tried to engage people in conversation about the message with open-ended Continue reading The Welcoming Church: David Gives Pop Quizzes

The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

Visitors are often ignored at a friendly church.

As a roaming greeter in the hospitality team, David has the unique privilege of talking with dozens to hundreds of visitors every week. He considers each one to be a divine appointment. And he considers each one a friend that he doesn’t know yet. But he only has a few seconds to make meaningful contact with each one. In this Continue reading The Welcoming Church: How to Talk with Visitors (Friends You Don’t Know Yet)

The Five Senses of Hell (Dante was Wrong)

An accurate five senses image of hell as described by the Bible

The Bible describes the chilling reality of the five senses of hell, starkly contrasting it with the elaborate and poetic visions of Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy,” which is consistent with ancient religious traditions and modern philosophy. Dante’s vivid depiction of hell—with its nine circles of punishment and meticulously crafted tortures—has long mesmerized and terrified readers. Yet, as fundamental conservative Continue reading The Five Senses of Hell (Dante was Wrong)

God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

By following this godly order of dominion over self, family, community, and then church, men can fulfill their God-given roles, build strong families, positively impact their communities, and serve faithfully in the church.

The Bible provides a clear and intentional framework for dominion in a man’s life: self, family, community, and then church. This order reflects God’s design for building strong, God-honoring men who can positively impact the world around them. True leadership begins with the individual. A man who desires to lead effectively must first learn to steward his own life, cultivating Continue reading God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

The importance of a good Christian testimony

The importance of a good testimony

As Christians, our lives are like open books that others read every day. The way we live can either draw people closer to God or push them away. A good Christian testimony isn’t just about what we say; it’s about how we act. Let’s explore why having a good testimony is so important and how it can shine a light Continue reading The importance of a good Christian testimony