I am starting “again” opening a place to share some of my experiences in life. Maybe because I accepted that I am old and I have to share the “wisdom”! But I still want to have my Porsche Carrera 911. Not old for that yet!
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- Preach the Gospel—Not Membership: Freeing Baptism from the Chains of QuotasFor too long, the most beautiful invitation in human history—“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”—has been buried under paperwork, rulebooks, and statistical targets. Jesus never said, “Believe in Me, meet these milestones, then join our organization.” Yet in many churches today, baptism has quietly become ...
- The Four Periods of the Learning ExperienceThe evolution of education can be traced through the changing identity of the learner—from the one who performs the work, to the one who directs it, to the one who designs it, and finally to the one who conducts an entire intelligent system. In each era, the teacher’s core responsibilities remain constant: to validate genuine ...
- The Refillable DrinkEvery Christian holds onto the hope of Jesus’ returning. After His ascension, angels assured the disciples, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you saw him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). But we are not just meant to wait; Jesus leaves us a great ...
- Technological InsanityIntroduction The popular definition of insanity, often attributed to Albert Einstein, is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This definition has become more popular than the official clinical definition of insanity, the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness. The exact phrase originated in the early 1980s within the context of ...
- God goes viralAround 20 years ago, I wanted to give my friend Marcel a birthday surprise he would never forget. He is from Germany and a very nice guy. He is a pastor, and at that time, he was writing his Master’s thesis. A very methodical guy, sharp focus, tight schedule, all on time, no distractions, pure ...
- The Sketchy Stewardship PlanThe decline in offerings from members has long been a challenge for organized religious organizations. This complicated situation stems from the understanding that an offering is a voluntary gift to God, unlike the mandatory tithe. However, offerings play a crucial role in supporting the financial livelihood of the organizations that receive these contributions. According to a ...
- Exceptions RejectedWar for supremacy was a common practice in ancient Biblical times. These would determine the roles of servant and master, as well as the method for allocating resources for survival. This was a seasonal practice, as seen in 2 Samuel 11:1: “It was spring. It was the time when kings go off to war.” Before entering ...
- Just a Little Worship DetailDavid had dreamed about this many times; he had all his plans well in place—the Israelites were excited with a celebratory spirit, looking forward to this very moment. The musicians were ready, the dancers were prepared, and David was positioned at the front, guiding the parade and leading the celebratory dancing. It was the day when ...