"Does [my son's name] have a cell phone?" I received the text from a friend in the middle of a typical Thursday afternoon. It was quickly followed up with another text..."what's your plan for that?".
"Welcome to Middle School". This was the subject line of an email I recently received. The school my oldest will attend next year sent it. The email might as well have screamed...
John Culkin is credited with saying, "We shape our tools, then our tools shape us." Just think about the iPhone for a minute. Consider how it has changed the way we communicate, travel, get information, and more. But...
Anger and outrage can be good attributes - don't hear what I am not saying - but I think there are appropriate reasons and outlets for such emotions. However, with the rise of the internet and ease of access to an instant audience, it appears the more opportunities one is given to voice your opinion the more outrage comes with it.
Churches are seeking to be known for something. They desire to be known as recognizable with certain characteristics, certain truths. Whether it be correct teaching, compassionate living, aiding others, educating, or any number of other things. The truth is churches are seeking to have, make, build, or develop a brand also.
Toxic people are those who don't support your dream. They are the one's who keep you from growing and going where you hoped. What are we to do with such people?
Preacher on the Run... 