Author Archives: Pastor Dennis

If I’m ever going to get consistent with this blogging thing, I’ve got to stop waiting for the great flashes of inspiration and start going with what’s on my heart.  So this morning I’m going with what’s on my heart. … Continue reading →

A few days ago I read this article by the Barna Research Group on the state of marriage in our country.  I was saddened but not particularly surprised by the finding that born-again Christians get divorced as regularly as people … Continue reading →

I never knew Chuck Colson personally, but I’ll miss him.  I found his voice to be one of deep insight and integrity in the evangelical community.  His books and daily commentaries helped me navigate my way through our society’s moral … Continue reading →

We are in the process of reviewing our church’s insurance policy.  Yesterday I learned that companies now provide coverage in case someone listens to a sermon, either in a service or even on the church’s podcast, and sues the church … Continue reading →

Walter Wink writes that killing Jesus was like trying to destroy a dandelion seed-head by blowing on it (Engaging the Powers).   Two millenia later we are still celebrating the great cosmic joke God pulled on Satan when He raised Jesus … Continue reading →

Have you ever wished that you could get inside someone’s mind and find out the way they think?  There are times, especially when someone makes a choice I don’t understand, when I ask myself “What was he thinking?”  (I’m sure … Continue reading →

Ugh.  For the second week in a row I’ve had to tell our worship pastor that I’m sensing a change of direction in the sermon plan for this Sunday, a plan I had given him months ago.  I’m well aware … Continue reading →

ADD is no longer just the sickness of some kids who can’t sit still for more than two minutes.  Attention Deficit Disorder has become our societal disease-of-choice. I challenge you to take this little test to see if you might … Continue reading →

As I write this post, angry mobs in Afghanistan are continuing their violent protests over the recent Koran burning at a NATO base.  All the rioting and killing seems to be working.  Even President Obama has extended his “sincere apologies,” … Continue reading →

In my church tradition, the season of Lent hardly gets more than a passing glance.  At the most, some of us will talk about what pleasure we’re giving up for Lent: Coke, chocolate, or American Idol.   But most Christians in … Continue reading →