Archive for July, 2011
FMBS 018 John 4:23-54 How Dare Jesus Say That
As we continue our study in the Book of John, I beg you to at least attempt to put your understanding into the first century context. Jesus claims to be the Messiah; not a great teacher, not a great man, not a holy man, not even a man with… More
RG2G 033 Five Reasons I’m Not a Christian
Remember the days when claiming to be a Christian wasn’t so difficult? I don’t mean difficult in that we’re ashamed to be Christian. It’s just that the term “Christian” means so many different things to so many different people, given the environment and the location.
So on the show… More
Dave Rave – 5 Things We Say We Don’t Mean
If you’ve never heard or listened to anything I’ve ever said, please listen to these next words. Words matter.
We fail to understand the impact of our words. We use them to hurt people or to express anger, and fail to realize the wounds they cause are very real… More
You Have Authority, But Do You Have Influence?
Our day-to-day lives, institutions, and business establishments are filled with job titles and positions. He’s a VP. She’s the head of. He’s the Marketing Director over. And so on.
All of these titles are meant to extend authority so that the person who has it can carry out successfully, their… More
How to Create the Future Today
Way too many of us and especially those who call ourselves Christians are wandering generalities, not understanding why we’re here and what we’re supposed to do. We believe that our relationship with God should fill our life with meaning and purpose. And yet we still struggle.
One of the most… More
FMBS 017 John 4:1-24 Jesus Goes a Slummin’
Last week in John Chapter 3 we saw how Jesus dealt with the ultimate insider; a guy named Nicodemus.
Nicodemus was well-connected: a member of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee, the ultimate insider, the ultimate religious professional. And when he comes to Jesus by night, Jesus graciously and carefully deconstructs… More
RG2G 032 Where is God When it All Comes Crashing Down?
Today we’ll deal with a question from a listener about, “What do you do when you’ve done all the right things, when it seems from your family, to your job, to your friends, everything is coming unglued?”
Where is God when you’ve prayed, and you’ve prayed diligently and… More
Flying the Gaga Flag
Several weeks ago, Lady Gaga released her brand new album, “Born This Way,” on the commerce engine of Amazon, the biggest online bookstore and music store in the world.
Lady Gaga is proof, like her, don’t know her, or hate her, that flying a flag is essential to being heard… More
How to Break Out of Lazy-Boy Land
All too often we find ourselves bearing up under responsibilities for which we have long lost our passion.
The resolution is often just to walk away and start all over again. But is there a way to regain your passion for the responsibilities that you have allowed to become routine… More
God Doesn’t Scream
In addition to being a professional Christian, that is my calling has been to be a pastor, I’ve also attended church all my life. My mama told me she took me to church in a banana box and put me in the nursery when I was just a baby. And… More
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