Haiti
The crisis in Haiti in recent days has really weighed heavily on my heart; such devastation to an already incredibly impoverished area of the world. Our prayers must continue to be with them. Every...
View ArticleA Life of Significance
I was sitting in a local coffee shop having a great conversation with my dear friend, Aaron. Aaron and I have been friends for several years and it seems that our conversations always swirl around the...
View ArticleWe Need the Young Adult Perspective
Too often young adults are thought to be ambivalent and uncaring. A perceived lack of involvement is interpreted as a lack of concern. As Park Street Brethren Church seeks new horizons and depths, it’s...
View ArticleCircles of Friendship in the Life of Christ
Last year, before I was called to be Lead Pastor at Park Street Church, I sent out my resume with a cover letter. Here is part of what I said. You can decide if my wife was right in thinking I may have...
View ArticlePrayer in School
Today I opened my Facebook page and had an invite to join somebody’s cause. You know what I’m talking about, there is a little side menu that tells you that somebody wants to be your friend, suggest...
View ArticleBring Gospel to People OR Bring People to Gospel?
Lately I’ve been pondering a whole slew of things. Among them has been the evangelistic impulse of the church that calls us all to share the gospel and bring the life-saving message of Jesus to those...
View ArticleChristians in America, Good vs Evil vs Bad
In response to my previous post on this topic, one of the commenters said this: “I say, your faith must govern your politics, or you can’t really call yourself a “Christian”. If your politics cause you...
View ArticleWhy Won’t We Listen?
So, the question is how interactive can we make preaching and teaching at Park Street. I’ve decided to try to find out. While I am asking you to experiment with the spiritual practice of listening, I...
View ArticleRight Answers from Right Questions
While reading, found a list of great questions we should always ask about any (and all) worship gatherings with which we’re involved: Did we lift the name of Jesus up as a centerpiece of why we...
View ArticleJesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer, also known as the Prayer of the Mind, Prayer of the Heart, or simply, The Prayer, finds its roots in the rich history of the Eastern Orthodox Church. (It’s actually thought to be as...
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