Self-Hate Christian Assessment Culture It seems that much of our Christian publishing industry is fueled by a culture of church discontent and self-hate. Every week a new book comes out decrying what’s wrong with the Church and church leadership. Sadly, most of these books are written for people who already know God. I wonder what […]
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And God said,
And God said, by Doug Bursch Not all of God’s words are spoken, Many are seen, felt and breathed in. If you pause and make room for God’s beauty… If you pause and try to capture God’s glory… If you pause and seek the words that are not spoken… You may happen upon a divine […]
Equipper’s Survival Guide (By Steve Crosby)
The following is some helpful advice from my friend Steve Crosby. Steve has written and spoken extensively on issues of church leadership and abuse. The following are some words to help Christian leaders and pastors understand their unique assignment in the body of Christ. Equipper’s Survival Guide (By Steve Crosby) Spiritual abuse is like finding […]
My Delusion or God’s Dream?
Lately I’ve been wrestling with a dream, a God-given dream I cannot shake. Or maybe it’s not a dream, maybe it’s an unrealistic expectation or an overactive imagination. Maybe it’s my dream, not God’s? No! It’s a God given dream! It must be His dream, the kind of dream that requires faith for outcomes not […]
The Spiritual Dangers of Irregular Flossing
If flossing were truly important, half of us would be dying of gum disease. We’d be daily opening the obituaries, lamenting the loss of another fine upstanding citizen who’d succumbed to the inevitable consequences of irregular flossing. However, for the most part, we’re all surviving the effects of our flossing truancy. I’m well aware that […]
Being Found
Being Found by Doug Bursch Let me be alone first… unencumbered by the demands of the crowd, or the systems, or the groups, or the other than expectations. Let me be alone, left alone… detached from the strings and pulleys, pried loose from the rebar, the mooring, the foundations and expectations of others. Let me […]
A Priest Worthy of Honor: Chaplain Emil Kapaun
This should be required viewing for any Christian who is second guessing the cost of their calling. President Obama awards Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor.
Discovering Your Spiritual House
Once you open yourself to the possibility of being created, life becomes a very different journey. The concept of creator influences questions of present purpose and future destiny. If life has an origin from a meaningful originator, then we’ve got a very different journey on our hands. In my life journey, I’ve met very few […]
The Problem with Free Days
The Problem with Free Days by Doug Bursch Take the day to dream and be free! However, bring back something when you’re done… So everyone can rejoice in your freedom. Loose yourself from the deadlines and expectations of the daily grind. But if you don’t mind, come back with a word or two About the […]
Forgiveness: Why We Should or Shouldn’t Accept Lance Armstrong’s Apology
The world is full of liars. However, not all liars are famous and there’s only one Oprah. Consequently, most of us will not be able to display our contrition in a two day OWN Network exclusive. If you haven’t heard yet, Lance Armstrong recently became the last person to admit to what everyone else on […]