It is increasingly tempting in our disposable, consumer culture to choose a church home by the same standards we use when choosing a car or carpet.
How to Jumpstart Your Faith
Often people come to the pastor privately and confess their worries about a weak or non-existent faith. "I don't even know if I believe anymore. How
Top Ten Ways that the Law is Abused, Misused and Confused
The previous Top Ten list (CLICK HERE) examined ways that the Gospel is abused, misused and confused. With that in mind, we examine the top ten ways
Top Ten Ways That The Gospel Is Abused, Misused and Confused
Obviously, there are more than ten ways that the Gospel is abused, misused and confused. Sadly, as long as the Church is militant, that is, in this
Top 10 Signs Your Church Needs a Spiritual Bail-Out
10. The pastor thinks he is quoting Scripture when he says, “God helps those who help themselves.” (It’s actually from Benjamin Franklin and you
Christ Have Mercy: How to Put Your Faith in Action
By Matthew C. Harrison. St. Louis, Missouri: Concordia Publishing House, 2008. Paperback. 270 pages. It is rare and often difficult to find a book
“How Do We Give Thanks to God for 45 Years of Grace?”
Facilitating Ministry Through Ministry Facilities No one seems to have noticed, but Redeemer Lutheran Church & School in Huntington Beach,
Date of Easter
When it comes to figuring out the date for Easter, there is really no simpler way than just looking at the calendar for the upcoming year. But how do
Whose Mission Is It Anyway?
The mission statement of Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster reads as follows: To rule the world, get lots of cookies, eat the cookies, and then get more