Frankly, I’m tired of hearing about fake news. Fake news draws in the gullible at an alarming rate. You’ve certainly had friends on social media post links about all sorts of deliberately crafted lies in order to press an agenda. And It’s not just the world outside the church. We see incredulous, hyperbolic news to support the…
Tell Me the Story
A hymn or worship reading. #1:The gospel is the story that pierces, #3: molds, #1: feeds, #2: reveals, #3: penetrates, #1: sanctifies, #3: heals, #1: humbles, #2: and saves. #3: “Tell me the story,” we sing,
Praying Before the Day
The second chapter of Joel reminds us to not only live for today. We must live for THE DAY. It’s a constant struggle to keep our focus on the fact that everything around us that we can touch with our hands will all be gone, leaving only our relationships and connection with our Source, Jesus. So…
Solving that Annoying Problem of Church Growth
For some people, church growth can be rather tedious. Parking problems, the new people to get to know, the reduction of political power due to the influx of new people that don’t know you, the extra wear on the carpet, the noise of young children, the overuse of bathroom facilities…you name it. So as we…
Holy From Beginning to End
Before the first man had first breath Before the mystery of death Angels worshiped the Holy one The majesty of God’s own Son From infinite past he was and is and is to come Holy Holy above all living things Before the glory of every king
Saviors will Arise but…
Saviors will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the hill country of Esau, but the kingdom will be the LORD’s. Obadiah verse 21 We live among people longing for saviors. How great would it be if someone would ascend the hill and plant a flag of victory over the world’s conflict and injustice? We cry out, “Give us prosperity. Give us equality. Give us revenge against the poorly measured…
The Final Hours
A worship experience around the cross. by Matt Tullos This is a simple, yet powerful Good Friday experience which includes Communion, readings, visuals, music, and candle. It’s yours to use and adapt. Acoustic Instrumental Music Reader 1: The greatest story ever told is grace. Reader 2: The greatest man to ever walk the earth. Reader…
Five People You Should Fear
Courage is a high virtue. But fear can be our friend. Fear is actually a lifesaver. I agree with writer Elizabeth Gilbert who says, Don’t leave home without a good healthy fear reflex, or you may find yourself wandering drunk through dangerous neighborhoods at 3am, or riding your bike through city traffic with earbuds in. In…
Still Jesus
A Baby born—outcast and obscure You are still Jesus Master Craftsman of the universe born a carpenter’s Son. You are still Jesus Walking in the wilderness 40 days without. You are still Jesus In a borrowed tomb, the casualty of my sin. You are still Jesus in the middle of my struggles, In the center…
A Soul Revolution
Maybe it was the the election of 2016, or the shootings of police officers and unarmed black men, or maybe it’s the peril of social media where people make blanket statements about race, or party or policy. No one can doubt that we are more divided and in need of a revolution. Not a national…