T.Woznek
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Tag: discernment
The brain is a vital organ
We are losing the importance of education. Not degrees or schooling, but of actual learning. A week does not go by where I read “but seminary didn’t…” or “it doesn’t matter how much you know…” or “I just tell me what to do…” We… Continue Reading “The brain is a vital organ”
The Jesus centered wheel needs an alignment…
“How does Jesus pointing people to God the Father line up with the emphasis on Jesus in preaching?” I asked during a conference. “It seems with our emphasis on Jesus in the Scriptures we are forgetting God the Father, who Jesus pointed to, submitted… Continue Reading “The Jesus centered wheel needs an alignment…”
Why go to church?
This questions was raised recently and I thought I had blogged on it. I did, but never posted it. In today’s religious climate, much of what people can gain from going to church can be seemingly obtained from other avenues. What makes going to… Continue Reading “Why go to church?”
Alcohol & The Christian
We are too often incoherent in our treatment of alcohol. I delayed writing this for sometime as I have friends on all sides of the issue. More frequently I see posts of articles decrying alcohol in a way that is frankly void of biblical… Continue Reading “Alcohol & The Christian”
Tribute to Dr. Shumaker
A person is made up of many voices and influences in their life. Some stand out in remarkable ways. One such person is Dr. Steve Shumaker. I had the pleasure to have Dr. Shumaker as a professor at Baptist Bible College. God is moving… Continue Reading “Tribute to Dr. Shumaker”
My guide to become a recovering fundamentalist: Separation or discernment?
“You have no business promoting public schools!” “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise.” St. Paul First, separation is a command The Bible teaches separation. There is no avoiding that in Scripture. Our associations, friendships, business partners, ministry partners… Continue Reading “My guide to become a recovering fundamentalist: Separation or discernment?”
2012 Election Season Tips
Here comes another election year and the onslaught of all that comes with an election cycle. I wanted to give a few tips as we enter this season. Too often in churches politics becomes polarizing. Here are a couple of things to keep in… Continue Reading “2012 Election Season Tips”
Manic Monday: iShock…
As an Apple fanboy (nut?) I was shocked to read about Steve Jobs retiring as CEO. Then, seeing all the articles pondering what Apple will be like without Jobs interested me. From a leadership perspective here is what I think… Apple’s best days are… Continue Reading “Manic Monday: iShock…”
Don’t try to be clever…
A retired pastor gave me this advice: Don’t try to be clever, you can make things worse and people won’t hear what you are saying. This post is part confessional. When you’re involved in teaching, communication and writing you crave being unique. Given our… Continue Reading “Don’t try to be clever…”
