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I’m starting a series on Virtues & Vices. Today I spoke about Attitude from Colossians 3:17. You can listen here.

Those who speak of “The State” as univocal are mistaken. Not only is “The State” – or even “The Modern State” an entity that changes through time, it is also an entity that changes from place to place. One of … Continue reading →

The next thing I want to bring up can best be approach by considering again NPCC’s mission statement: “The mission of North Point is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish this by creating irresistible … Continue reading →

Learning from North Point part 2 North Point Community Church was one of the churches that generated publicity last month by not “having church” on Christmas day. They have at least three reasons for this position, two explicit, the other … Continue reading →

It looks like the Texas Conference isn’t the only one doing some major change. Bishop Will Willimon tells a little of the change they’re instigating in North Alabama, including, like Texas, a reduction in the number of districts. I wonder, … Continue reading →

Back in 2001 I flew to Atlanta for John Maxwell’s Catalyst Conference, held at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta. I didn’t know much about NPCC before I arrived, but found my experience there quite impressive. Here’s a short list … Continue reading →

Sit down and try to imagine this: network television is about to misrepresent the Christian faith! I know it is hard to believe, but let it sink in for a moment. As if many of our denominations are not scandal … Continue reading →

Some Christmas travelers have to contend with snow and ice. Not us. Our weather this past week has nearly perfect. Lows ranged from the upper 30s to low 50s, while the highs went from the 60s to upper 70s. According … Continue reading →

Our church sanctuary is a fine example of what I’d call permanent art. Constructed in 1904-1905, ours is the most beautiful sanctuary in town, and, I’m told, one of the most beautiful in NE Texas. I know it looks mighty … Continue reading →

Andrew Thompson has a bone to pick with the megachurches that cancelled services on Christmas Day this year. To be fair to Rev. Thompson, he is not alone. Much of the mainline media and many in the mainline denominations have … Continue reading →