Static-cling Churches
The words of Christ to Sardis: “Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. ‘So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent” (Revelation 3:2,3)
Many churches around the world have [...]
Check out Trey Morgan’s excellent blog on this subject. The statistics he quotes are compelling. Also be sure and follow the links he gives in his article.
I often think about how preachers are like coaches. In the years he has plenty of talented players (wins a lot of games), he can do no [...]
Just A Little More on Assembly
Much thanks to my brother in Christ Duane Morgan for his response to my article. (See his comment on “The Worship Myth.”) There is no one I respect and admire more than this brother whose whole heart is given to God and whose only desire is [...]
The Worship Myth
As we proposed last time, too many pin their hopes for reversing the decline in church membership on getting people to “come to church.” This usually means we want them to “come worship with us.” If they have [...]
One of the most quotable writers of the twentieth century was John Kenneth Galbraith. To this day, his astute observations consistently provoke thought and discussion. Let me share one of his thoughts with you:
These are the days when men of all social [...]
