Is the church safe?

A big question for the church is when does dysfunction cross the line to abuse?

LeadershipBryan MarvelFebruary 13, 2018Church Dysfunction, Spiritual Abuse, Sacrificial leadership, Servant Leadership, Philippians 2Comment

What about dysfunction? Yeah, we got that too.

Every family has there share of dysfunction. It's no different for the church.

Church FamilyBryan MarvelFebruary 7, 2018Church family, church dysfunction, 1 Corinthians 13, Love, Family DysfuctionComment

Why We Need the Church: Family

When feeling disconnected and alone, our connection to our spiritual family reminds us of who we truly are.

Church FamilyBryan MarvelJanuary 31, 2018church as family, IdentityComment

Why We Need the Church: Forgiveness

When tempted to run from community because you've been hurt or offended, you run the risk of walking into a spiritual prison.

Church LifeBryan MarvelJanuary 24, 2018forgiveness, church, freedom Comment

Why We Need The Church: FULLNESS

When we give up on the church and try to follow Jesus on our own, we only receive a partial experience of God.

Church LifeBryan MarvelJanuary 17, 2018Church, Fullness, Ephesians 1Comment

Resolved

What has been your experience with the local church? Are you carrying church baggage? Even though the church isn't perfect, does it mean we should give up on it all together?

Church FamilyBryan MarvelJanuary 9, 2018Church, ResolutionsComment

Discipleship as Partnership

When trying to occupy my kids at church before the service began by filling the communion tryas with plastic cups, I had a unique realization about the nature of discipleship.

Church FamilyBryan MarvelDecember 6, 2017church, discipleship, church as family, communionComment

The Endless Cycle of Religious Achievement

If you find yourself pursuing religious activity to make yourself feel better or impress others, you might be stuck in the endless cycle of religiou achievement.

SpiritualityBryan MarvelNovember 29, 2017Religious Achievement, Pride, Insecurity, FearComment