I was recently at a function that served pizza with predetermined toppings. The majority had very specific toppings. This frustrates me. In a large crowd, cast the widest net, and then fill in with specialty items. Church should work the same way. Pastor first to the crowd, at the simplest level. Seek the common denominators. […]
The Rule of St. Benedict
Quick Facts Written by the titular “St. Benedict,” The Rule was created as a guidebook written for Benedictine monks on how to live a life of simplistic holiness in keeping with their vows. Author’s Big Idea If I’m catching the context of the book properly, Benedict is writing this book in response to the excesses […]
Pumped to Preach
A few weeks ago, I was pulling into my church parking lot listening to some high energy Christian ska music—I’m a teen of the 90’s; no apologies—and I was getting pumped! I was amped, full of energy. It was one of those moments when I felt so energized that just “knew” I could punch a […]
