Category Archives: Friendly Fire in the Church

September "Back-to-School" not just for Kids!

As September draws near even the churches who have taken a summer vacation have put out their bulletins and dusted off their websites to entice members to sign up for small group classes. Leadership personnel are hit with Saturday and … Continue reading

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The Heart of My Worship

Henry recently pointed out an online article on The Christian Post about Dan Lucarini, author and apparently a former worship leader. (book: Why I Left the Contemporary Christian Music Movement) It seems Mr. Lucarini left CMM because 1) he feels … Continue reading

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Ray Boltz: Remember the Anchor

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV) I was sad today as … Continue reading

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Forgiveness: Not a Neat Package

I believe forgiveness is about the heart. When Jesus said, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34), He was looking at my heart not at the actions or the words. What was my heart … Continue reading

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To Forgive Or Not Forgive – A Frequent Question

As I went into worship this morning I knew that I had to “deal with some stuff ” today. Some things had happened in my week that had put unforgiveness in my heart. I didn’t like it and I didn’t … Continue reading

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