I wonder what Paul and Barnabas used instead of business cards.      

    The book of Acts is an interesting, inspiring, and necessary read for a person starting a new church/ministry.  Acts is

    I’ve been reading a lot of Scriptures about boldness this week:    

    “When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were filled with the Holy

    This is a great story that needs a bit of context.  Once a year United Methodists in a particular geographic area get together for what’s called Annual Conference.  We’re in the Northern

    Fireworks, check. (Both the ones set off by the local town last night and the ones set off close to midnight by the annoying neighbors).

    Hamburgers and sweet corn, check.

    Parade, check (

    Church-planting is excruciating work.  After a day of it, I need a vacation.  We’re up in Pentwater, MI, at my wife’s aunt and uncle’s summer home.  It’s become a wonderful retreat for us.  The