Share [Adapted from a previous post.] Could it be that some pastors, particularly among the denominations with more congregational autonomy, are upset when other churches start up in “their” territory because they view that congregation as their life-support? That the tithes given to the church are not only their primary source of income, but also...
Tag Archives: Ethics
Share Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. [Philippians 3:17-18, ESV] Until you can stand up in...
Share I watched a mentor and pastor of mine in New Orleans struggle through a very tough time. When he announced he was leaving, I wasn’t surprised. I saw it coming months prior to the announcement, although he didn’t tell me. During our weekly meetings, we would talk about what I was dealing with and...
Share My friend Brad has followed up on his initial detective work regarding Lifeway’s new “read with discernment” labels. You can read his post here. The folks he interviewed at his Lifeway are friends of mine as well. Your local Lifeway employees are not to blame for this, so if you go in and ask...
Share There was a big gathering of New Orleans’ homeless in front of City Hall Saturday. I usually catch some of the local news every day, but I’ll be the first to say I didn’t hear anything about this until I came across the article on CBS News. Maybe because it was an election weekend,...
