We have become a fragile society. This is clearly seen in the arena of parenting. “Helicopter parents” guard their children from any and all hardship. This feeds a pervasive narcissism. Many children grow up thinking that they are the center of the universe. And when they encounter real life, they are ill prepared. But I find a similar fragility in … [Read more...]
New Sermon Series: The Marks of a Healthy Church
Churches come in all shapes and sizes. Some are in rural communities while others are in urban communities. Some are traditional in their programming while others are unconventional. Some are liturgical in their worship while others are unstructured. But what do healthy congregations have in common? What are the basic building blocks of any healthy … [Read more...]