DUNKIN' DONUTS
I would propose that the church has something to learn from Dunkin’ Donuts.
The reason we have something to learn is that we have tried to be Starbucks. We’ve tried to be slick, trendy, and hip. We’ve tried to be a place that is non-threatening and easy to come to. And when you walk in, you see beautiful people in holey jeans and black glasses, all looking very intellectual and hair-frosty. Additionally, we have tried to make church a low-demand environment, much in the same way Starbucks is. It’s low demand in that even though the basic premise of the store is selling coffee, some people don’t even go there for coffee at all. And nobody’s going to pressure them about the coffee. That sounds familiar, too.
But guess what?
People like Dunkin’ Donuts. They like that it’s not trendy. They like that it’s not hip. They like that it’s not cool. You know why they like it?
Because it’s simple: It’s good coffee at a reasonable price.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
FAMILIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Where do people turn when their family is in trouble? Some confide in a friend; others call a marriage “expert,” like a pastor or counselor. Many people consult a psychologist, only to come away with theories and five-step plans; or more commonly, they call a psychiatrist and get themselves a prescription. But where does the Bible fit into the equation?
Sadly, many Christian couples venture into marriage with a weak commitment to God’s Word. So when trouble comes knocking, the Bible is often the last place they go for help.
If that’s your story, take heart…there’s hope. You’ll find everything you need for life and godliness in God’s Word. That means the Bible is our only source for a godly life, marriage, and family. It’s not hidden, mysterious, or difficult to understand. And if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, all of its wisdom is open and available to you—you can put it into practice today.
On Sunday August 29, I'll show you how as I continue a 2-week Sunday message series called “Families Make a Difference.” If you’re in the area, I invite you to be our guest at 10:45 AM. And if this is an area of need in your life, I’m confident God will meet your needs.
If you can't make it, the messages will be posted on the Gatetree website. Either way, I hope to see you Sunday.
Where do people turn when their family is in trouble? Some confide in a friend; others call a marriage “expert,” like a pastor or counselor. Many people consult a psychologist, only to come away with theories and five-step plans; or more commonly, they call a psychiatrist and get themselves a prescription. But where does the Bible fit into the equation?
Sadly, many Christian couples venture into marriage with a weak commitment to God’s Word. So when trouble comes knocking, the Bible is often the last place they go for help.
If that’s your story, take heart…there’s hope. You’ll find everything you need for life and godliness in God’s Word. That means the Bible is our only source for a godly life, marriage, and family. It’s not hidden, mysterious, or difficult to understand. And if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, all of its wisdom is open and available to you—you can put it into practice today.
On Sunday August 29, I'll show you how as I continue a 2-week Sunday message series called “Families Make a Difference.” If you’re in the area, I invite you to be our guest at 10:45 AM. And if this is an area of need in your life, I’m confident God will meet your needs.
If you can't make it, the messages will be posted on the Gatetree website. Either way, I hope to see you Sunday.
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