Walk around the sanctuary with a microphone, spot unfamiliar faces and ask, “And you sir, why do you only attend church on Christmas and Easter?” Have an invitation at the end, but keep holding out for “one last sinner” until the nice restaurants have stopped serving brunch. Announce that we are going to continue our [...]
Archive for March, 2009
If I Were A Pastor On Easter Sunday, I Would…
Posted: 31st March 2009 by Uncle Luther in HumorTags: church, comedy, Easter, Humor, pastor
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So, I’ve finally caved and joined Twitter. I didn’t want to do it, but I realized that sometimes I have thoughts and ideas I want to share, or questions to ask that aren’t worthy of an entire blog post, but might be interesting to some readers. You can find this blog’s twitter page at http://www.twitter.com/realfaithblog/ [...]
TeenSite.Net— one of our sister sites— is asking its visitors, “If you could ask God one question, what would it be?” What puzzles you the most about the nature of God or about these mysterious ways in which God chooses to do His work? When we asked the question on TeenSite, we made the presumption [...]
Cardboard Testimonies
Posted: 19th March 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'cardboard testimonies', 'cardboard testimony', testimony
I saw this a few months ago and thought it was moving. Then I saw it again this weekend and it seemed more moving. So, even though it seems to have made its rounds around the interpipes a couple of times, I still thought I would share it. My cardboard testimony would probably look something [...]
Jumping To Conclusions
Posted: 18th March 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: assume, assumption, charity, giving, homeless
It was an innocent comment made in private to my wife during a moment of irritation. I said it and forgot about it, until this evening when I learned the truth and was left feeling foolish and remorseful. I’d like to say I learned a lesson, but I’m sure I will repeat this mistake often. [...]
Where Can I Find Volunteer Opportunities?
Posted: 15th March 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'service projects', Christian, serving, volunteer, volunteering
Admittedly, I spend quite a bit of time on this blog motivating Christians to serve. (read: complaining about folks not serving.) I realize there are a number of people who would like to do more and who are willing to exercise their faith, but maybe they don’t know how, or aren’t aware of all the [...]
The more things change…
Posted: 6th March 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'Casting Crowns', 'Christian music', 'Steven Curtis Chapman', Christian, church, Music
Shortly after writing the “15 Songs Every Christian Needs to Hear” post, something struck me about a few of the songs chosen in that list. Steven Curtis Chapman, who has at least 10 more Dove Awards than days and nights during the Great Flood, released a song titled “For Who He Really Is” in 1988. [...]
Things I’d Like to Give Up for Lent
Posted: 2nd March 2009 by Uncle Luther in HumorTags: Facebook, Lent, SNL, Stress, weather, worry
Lent has already started, and being the procrastinator I am, I missed the start of it. Since at this point I would only be giving a partial effort, there really isn’t much reason for me to actually give anything up. Afterall, that would be cheap and artificial and I’m all about costly and authentic, so [...]
15 Songs Every Christian Needs to Hear
Posted: 1st March 2009 by Uncle Luther in GeneralTags: 'Christian music', 'Christian songs', Christian, Music, songs
“If We Are The Body” by Casting Crowns “Stained Glass Masquerade” by Casting Crowns “Heart to God, Hand to Man” by Geoff Moore and The Distance “Live The Life” by Michael W. Smith “For Who He Really Is” by Steven Curtis Chapman “The 21st Time” by Monk & Neagle “Until All Have Been Served” by [...]