On an almost daily basis, I find myself wondering how things are going down in Fraggle Rock.

#80sKid

“Our past sins do not change God’s plan, power, or promises.”

- Danny Kirk

I was reading some old sermon notes and came across this hand-written note on the back of a page. Pastor Danny apparently wanted people to really get this one big point!

'Church growth can be a powerful drug. The temporary high of a high-attendance Sunday, an influx of new members or baptisms can have a numbing effect that keeps us distracted from brokenness that needs to be addressed.'

(A guest article by Brandon Cox)

karlvaters.com/drug-of-choice/

4 Desires of a Good Leader’s Heart brandonacox.com/good-leader-de…

The Greatest Danger to the Spiritual Life brandonacox.com/spiritual-dang…

'Christian ministry, as a vocation, is inherently susceptible to the subtle but powerful forces of consumerism, celebrityism, and narcissism.'

(A guest article by Brandon Cox)

karlvaters.com/drug-of-choice/

On this Good Friday, I'm thankful for Jesus, who died on the cross because of the violence of humanity (not the violence of God) and who answered that violence with forgiveness because he perfectly embodied divine love.

What Holy Week is All About for Christians brandonacox.com/holy-week/

Are You Telling Yourself the Correct Story? brandonacox.com/self-story/

“The house of the Lord is the house of love for all people. There is a circle of safety, intimacy, and hospitality in the house of love. In that house we can slowly let go of our fear and learn to trust. In that house we can find freedom, community, and joy.”

~ Henri Nouwen

My latest blog post kind of explains why I just can't give up on the church even though it's really, really messy...

The Church Is Messy, Isn’t It? brandonacox.com/messy-church/ via Brandon Cox

“In all my consulting and conferences, I’ve seen a single factor: leaders of larger organizations have proven they can handle more pain.”

- Sam Chand