Computer Crashes and the Church

How much do we rely on tech? In my career, I spent a lot of time in software development and testing. I know how the good software developers get it done. I know the rigorous testing military flight systems undergo before the capability goes out to the combat units. And yet we are told that …

Electrification and the Church

I wonder how many churches are aware of the “electrification” requirements that are rapidly being written into law at the federal and state level? My guess? Not that many. Maybe none. If you pastor a church or go to a church facility, you might want to get smart on the green goals in your state. …

Historic Dallas Church Building Gone

Well, churches around the world continue to go up in flames. Today, an historic Baptist church, since 1890, in Dallas, is no more. The pastor, on the verge of tears, remarked how the building is not the church. Amen. I hope pastors are preparing their people emotionally and spiritually for these prophetic days. They are …

Expository or Topical Teaching?

I’ve been to churches that are almost dogmatic about expository teaching. Usually such churches are not a fan of topical teaching because, according to the logic, teaching on various topics in the Bible avoids dealing with other passages of scripture that would not be encountered in a more systematic expository approach. Usually, the promise is …

You know it’s time for the true church to prepare to go underground when…

1. Traditional churches feel compelled to hire security training to prepare for attacks on their people and facilities. 2. There is red flag after red flag that the economy is about to collapse. 3. The enemies of Israel warn us directly that they are coming for the “Sunday people”. 4. The three letter agencies warn …