Monthly Archives: September 2011

Pastors of all kinds, and denominations receive dumb letters occasionally (well I hope it’s sporadic!). People get mad, and you would like to say back to them, “Hey, buddy…your brokenness is showing!” But pastors aren’t supposed to talk straight, rebuke … Continue reading →

“Pastor, your church is screwed up.” If any self-respecting professional counseling group did an inventory of John’s church (actually network of small groups), their report would be concise, clear and depressing. “There’s heresy, and many of your good members are … Continue reading →

So, John has experienced so much in his long life…and I complain; I still complain. People misunderstand you as a pastor, don’t agree with your leadership, the church doesn’t grow, doesn’t give, doesn’t do this or that, but at least … Continue reading →

I’ve always thought of the apostle John as the “emissary of love,” kind of like the Barry White of the New Testament. Who isn’t a follower of Jesus that wasn’t told early on, “Read the Gospel of John.” And then … Continue reading →

Your buddies and family will support you and assist you by means of this challenging time. MacMillan provides a whole lot of information about the meeting held in places similar to this. There is likewise a yearly fee to be … Continue reading →

I’m finishing up a summer series on the Epistles of John. I have to say, I’ve learned more than anyone in our church for sure. Yes, I have read the little books of John many times, but until I slowed … Continue reading →