Tag Archives: Christian unity

Gangs, the Church … and Family

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

Francis Chan tells the story of something that happened in his previous church – a congregation of more than 5000 people in southern California. One morning he baptized a young man. The guy had been a gang member but came … Continue reading →

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Lutherans, Methodists, and Praying for Revival

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

For several years, a Lutheran pastor friend of mine and his church had been crying out to God for revival. During prayer one day he felt the Lord speak to his heart, “I cannot give you what you are asking … Continue reading →

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The Amish Do What?!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

Some time ago I read a story about a family that had moved into an Amish community. The Amish are pretty private, especially toward outsiders – those who aren’t Amish. But the mother in the family had been able to … Continue reading →

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Rating Sins

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

We in the Church have a tendency to rate sins like they rate events at the Olympics. We’d probably rate something like adultery as a 9.5. Embezzling funds from the church, that’s likely a perfect 10. But, here’s the deal. … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Perfect Church

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

They’re searching for the “perfect” church. They go from one congregation to another, desperately looking for that which – honestly – does not exist. Like others before them, they will eventually realize that their efforts are futile. They will not … Continue reading →

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Unity … or Not!

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

If only this wasn’t so true.

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Cut Off!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

I am deeply concerned by what I see as a growing trend. The very idea of it is enough to cause me to want to shake the offending party and tell them to wake up. It seems to me that … Continue reading →

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Our, Us, We

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

Do you remember when Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray? (Luke 11:1) Apparently, John the Baptist had taught his followers, and Jesus’ disciples thought they should have a similar lesson. Perhaps they had experienced Him praying, … Continue reading →

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One Heart and Soul

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

There is a profound statement in Acts 4:32. “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul…” It’s not unusual to hear the phrase, “You have my heart.” In other words, I’m fully and completely … Continue reading →

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Disconnected

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Tom Kraeuter

I recently started reading a book entitled Refrigerator Rights. The basic premise is that in our society we are horrendously disconnected. The title of the book, Refrigerator Rights, comes from the idea that if you invited someone you don’t know … Continue reading →

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