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I’m a discouraged Christian. By that I mean, I know I’m a Christian, but my faith isn’t working for me right now. So I’m coming to your church, and here’s what I need: 1. I don’t really feel God right now and I need to feel something. So make sure there is something going on … Continue reading “Hello, I’m A Discouraged Christian, And I’m Coming to Your Church Tomorrow”
I’m burnt, I’m tired, and I’m almost ready to give up on my faith. But if nothing more than out of habit, I’m coming to your church tomorrow. Here’s how you can help me: 1. Realize that my love for God is still at the core of my life, but my anger toward how I’ve … Continue reading “Hello, I’m “Ex Church Staff Member” Guy And I’m Coming to Your Church”
Hello, Iím an agnostic and Iíve decided to give your church a try tomorrow. Here are some of the things Iím going to be looking for: 1. Is there a genuine joy? Is there something different about these people who have gathered together that attracts me? Or is it the same old sad thing that … Continue reading “Hello, I’m Agnostic Guy, I’m Coming to Your Church Tomorrow”
I’m a growing number of people who have been raised in church, but have stopped going, dropped out along the way: could’ve been college, could’ve been marriage, or maybe just moving to a new place. But all of the sudden, something’s happened and I feel like I need to go back to church, but where? … Continue reading “Hello, My Name is Church Drop-out Guy, and I’m coming to Your Church Tomorrow”
Hello there. My name is Nonreligious Guy and I’m going to attend your church tomorrow. Here are the things you need to know: I’m taking a big chance by coming. I feel really nervous, so do everything you can to make this experience as non-threatening as possible. I’m very observant. I’m picking up both verbal … Continue reading “Hello, My Name is Nonreligious Guy”
For a long time Paula and I have been burdened with the state of marriage in America. Not only have we seen young married people walk away from their marriage covenant, but what’s alarming is seeing people after 25, 27, 30, 35, 38, even 40 years walking away from a marriage that had been hell … Continue reading ““Making Marriage Fun Again” An Example of How to Write a Title”
In the news this week are two different stories that make the same point. One has to do with Brett Favre and his brilliant comeback on Monday Night Football. The other has to do with Bobby Bowden and his movement toward the shadows of his career. Here are two men in the public eye, two … Continue reading “Why We Suck At “Good-bye””
We finished our series “What’s Your Big Hurry?” today @ The Gathering with installment number 8 entitled, “Someday We All Go Back to Zero.” We talked about the three gifts God gives us on our life’s journey: The gift of hello, which guarantees that there are all kinds of new people coming into our lives; … Continue reading “Yesterday @ The Gathering: Someday We’ll All Go Back to Zero”
Tommorrow, we will gather A worshipping people to worship. # Join us at The Gathering as we finish our “What’s Your Big Hurry” series http://ow.ly/sBs4 # 3 of God’s Greatest Gifts; the gift of hello, the gift of goodbye, and the gift of a fresh start! # The Gathering LIVE cast is now! http://ow.ly/sCdE #
Well, hello, all you Dave Ravers! It’s good to be back after a time away. This week’s Dave Rave comes from the experiences I’m going through and major transitions in my life; with new beginnings, turning corners, good things completed and in the past, and even greater things on the horizon. During transition, change of … Continue reading “10 Things You Can’t Afford”