TweetI was listening to a podcast and heard the preacher say something about things being kept within ‘the confines of marriage.” No need to stop the presses…people say that all of the time. But this time it struck me funny: The confines of marriage. con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines To keep within bounds; restrict: See Synonyms at limit. To shut or [...]
TweetThis is a follow-up to yesterday’s post, “I’m a pastor, and my job’s no worse than yours.” My kids watch Thomas the Train. It’s a show about life. It’s not about trains. In many episodes there’s drama over which lucky engine will get to deliver the ‘special.’ Delivering a ‘special’ means you were chosen to [...]
TweetI feel I have a license to rip on pastors because I am one. It’s not true that I have a license, I just feel that way. I’ll try not to let that false perception push me to being a jerk…but I do have a slight bone to pick with people like me. It seems [...]
TweetI wish churches were more diverse. I wish my church was more diverse. Sometimes when I meet new people at church I think to myself, “They’re awesome! I’m so glad that they’re here! If they weren’t white I’d be even happier.” Is that bad? Don’t answer that…I know it’s bad. We’re slowly becoming more diverse [...]
TweetWe do a lot of brainstorming where I work. Occasionally an idea will be shot down because it won’t be applicable or helpful to the bulk of people. Something like this will be said, “That will only appeal to the fringe.” Good point. We’ve got limited resources and we want to impact as many people as [...]
Aaron McCarter is the Lead Pastor of Maryville Vineyard Church in East TN.
