Small Groups Anonymous

Why the best church small groups might take their cues from the Twelve Steps. I used to tell my wife and friends that I needed a “non-small-group small group.” Then I began to wonder if I just needed an AA group. I am not an alcoholic. Alcohol just doesn’t do it for me. But Alcoholics Anonymous does. I attended an AA group while writing a book called Addiction and Virtue, and I’ve missed it ever since. I am a Christian, or at least I am trying to be. I want to be a... Read More

A Pastor’s Restoration Process: Journey to Healing Through the Eyes of Those Closest, Part 1: Darrin

“I had slowly stopped prioritizing my relationship with Jesus and made ministry my primary focus.” Today, I want to introduce you to some friends. I’ve known Darrin and Amie Patrick for a couple of decades. And, I’ve known Greg Surratt for a similar amount of time. I’ve preached for both of them at their churches and fellowshipped on many occasions. Darrin and Amie Patrick planted The Journey Church in St. Louis in 2002. The church grew to thousands of people in six... Read More

President Trump’s prized Doral resort is in steep decline, showing his business problems are mounting

At Doral, which Trump has listed in federal disclosures as his biggest moneymaker hotel, room rates, banquets, golf and overall revenue were all down since 2015. In two years, the resort’s net operating income — a key figure, representing the amount left over after expenses are paid – had fallen by 69%. ... Read More

Hyde: Adam Gase keeps cashing in on failure | Commentary

Just so you have this straight: After coaching the Dolphins the past two losing seasons, after watching his personal baby, the offense, rank 25th and 31st in the league, after recruiting Cutler for $10 million, after not getting anywhere with Tannehill, after three years without a playoff win, after odd firestorms like Reshad Jones refusing to play, Gase wasn’t just fired by the Dolphins. ... Read More

Governor signs tax cut bill just in time to save when you buy hurricane supplies

Hurricane-tested Floridians and back-to-school shoppers will be able to once again take advantage of sales-tax “holidays” as they prepare for the upcoming storm season and the new school year. Gov. … Click to Continue » ... Read More

The Heart of the Evangelical Crisis

It’s more fundamental that we’ve been led to believe. With this article, I begin a new column in which I will share reflections on American Christianity, but especially evangelical Christianity. I’ve been embedded in the movement for over five decades, so I should have something to say by now. And what I have to say about the movement is more or less what I have to say to myself, as I see in myself the same shortcomings and potential that I see in the movement at large. The title... Read More

The Church Today in Cultural Captivity

Why the Lordship of Christ is the Great Commission. There’s a controversial Instagram account that calls out megachurch pastors for wearing exorbitantly-priced designer sneakers. The account, @PreachersNSneakers, posts photos of celebrity preachers taken from their social media accounts or public appearances. It then pairs up their “swag attire” with a price tag. One pastor can be seen wearing $6,000 Yeezys and $2,500 Hypebeast grail sneakers. Kate Bowler, a professor of... Read More