We asked readers to submit a piece based on this image. It happens to be a prop from our “What NOT to Do in Church Communications” Booth at Converge Ignite last month. Anyways, the winning post came from Dustin Stout, check out his blog here. Thanks Dustin, the pig is in the mail! -SHRINKstaff First [...]
08 Feb
Christianese is a term used to refer to the insider language that Christians use to communicate within church subculture. The problem is that most people outside the church (and even some within) have no idea what’s going on when one breaks into a wonderfully-woven stream of buzzwords that often end up as bumper stickers and motivational posters with eagles perched on snowy mountaintops.
02 Feb
There’s a stereotype that exists – the homeschool kid. Primarily the stereotype concerns a quirky social handicap, but sometimes it can also be used to discuss fashion choices. My wife and I go back and forth on homeschooling, private school and public school. I grew up in public school and turned out ok, my wife grew up in private school and I guess she’s ok too :).
02 Feb
Do you feel it? The pit in your stomach when you’re in a group of people about to eat, or, maybe in a small group when it’s time to close, or, maybe just spontaneously around some friends that are talking about a prayer request? Who’s gonna pray? Why’s it so awkward?
21 Jan
At 30 years old, I am just now understanding something that was fed to me with animal crackers and fruit punch since I was 5 years old in Sunday School. God loves me. Completely, totally, unconditionally loves me. I don’t have to act a certain way, I don’t need to perform a certain way. There is nothing I can do that will make Him love me any less.
17 Nov
As a church leader, you can avoid creating a culture where people love the institution more than their Savior by always putting him front and center. This list is intended to make you laugh and cause you to think and diagnose the problem of church idolatry in your community.
10 Nov
I used to feel guilty for checking my favorite blogs during work hours. Maybe you’ve done the same thing. Maybe you’re sitting there reading this right now, hoping that someone doesn’t walk in and “catch you!” Well relax, you may actually be doing yourself and those around you a favor.
19 Oct
Our good friend T.J. Hill over at Frank the Podcast put together this catchy, and completely hilarious song, “Heaven is a BBQ” for your laughter and enjoyment. He’s a funny guy!
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