“Should I stay or should I go?” The Clash made those lyrics famous in the 1980’s. The question the song proposes is one you may find yourself asking these days, creating your own kind of internal clash. Whether you’re paid or a volunteer in your church, you may be pondering what the lyrics suggest: “If I go there will be trouble… and if I stay it will be double.”…
What’s the best way to communicate the rules at camp? You know… “the rules.” We’ve all been sharing these rules for years: “Boys are blue. Girls are pink. Don’t make purple.” “Respect the facility.” “Clean up after yourself.” “Blah blah blah blah…” It’s hard to capture it all in a way that students will remember.…
I had no idea I lived next door to a softball rockstar. Courtney and her family moved into the neighborhood during her sophomore year. We found out they were Christians, which they displayed over and over through tangible acts of service.…
I braced myself to hear whatever came out of her mouth next. “Here’s the problem,” she began. “I want to serve and have a lot to offer. I just have some strong opinions about a few things that I won’t budge on and sense would cause problems here.”…
So… what happened? The week before Easter, I asked a question about “Communion Alternatives” that created quite the conversation. If you contributed to it, thanks. If you missed it, head on over. The bottom line is I was looking for a way to celebrate Communion while also claiming the Resurrection.…
Holy Week means many different things to many different people. People who serve in ministry are not exception. Many of us have some kind of awkward slant on it. I’m one of them. It occurred to me that I view Holy Week like an anniversary date.…
I could use your input. Maybe someone else can, too. Got 60 seconds? A typical communion service focuses on the death/crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This weekend on Easter Sunday I’m hoping to present it in a way that doesn’t just reflect the cross of Christ but also the Resurrection.…
Lent is an odd thing. For some, it’s their chance to be noticeably religious for 40 days. For others, it’s a dare to do something zany for that time. How many people have heard another person say, “I’m giving up Mountain Dew for Lent!”…
So… your mind is “made up” about homosexuality. So is mine. Can we just admit that? I will, even if you won’t. You may consider yourself open-minded. Still, where you are today is “made up” of several deep questions, ideas and experiences you’ve gleaned over time regarding the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.…
(Before you read any further, pray. Please do. This topic is less about what you already think and more about us digging deeper to what we have missed. Maybe we can listen to God on this and let Him have the most important word on this.…
