What’s the difference between a hymn and a praise chorus, and why do so many people in the church make such a big deal about it? Should the church today sing more hymns, or should they sing more praise choruses? I came across this explanation on a Puritan web site and thought it would be [...]

I’ve been involved in several discussions lately about worship style, and at the same time, I’ve been reading a book called, The Present Future by Reggie McNeal. In it, he challenges the church to become more intentional about focusing their ministries and energies on those outside the church rather than on the “club members” inside [...]

Yesterday, Jesse, Peter, and I went away to spend the day in prayer, reflection, reading, and meditation. We try to do this at least once a quarter, and with fall approaching, we decided to steal away for the day. The home of Dan and Kim Arnold was our meeting place, and with their gorgeous pond, [...]

I was thinking today about why people come to church. What motivates them to show up each week? This is something many parents are forced to deal with because the older their kids get, the more they seem to ask, “Do I have to go to church?” I’ve been answering this question in our home [...]