By Michael J. Brooks “Apostasy” isn’t a word my denomination uses much, probably because we don’t believe in it. Many evangelicals hold to the fifth tenet of John Calvin’s TULIP acronym (per... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Christian tradition says the Apostle Peter was pastor of the Christian church in Rome. He preached the gospel and went about doing good before Nero’s persecution claimed... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks We brought church leaders together to decide a way forward, as many congregations are doing these days. One leader earlier told me plainly, “I’m depressed.” I’m grateful... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks We remembered lately the story of brave soldiers who found themselves at the Alamo in San Antonio. They’d faced heavy opposition for 12 days in 1836. Then on March 6 it... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks A guest recently remarked that he enjoyed worshiping in our church since he’d had trouble finding a congregation who sang hymns. I was surprised at this comment, though... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks It was a brand-new request for me. A friend said he needed someone to sit with him and his wife and their two lawyers and try to negotiate a way forward with some sincer... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Thanksgiving is, indeed, a wonderful time for families and friends to get together and enjoy themselves around a table of good food. I’ve been thinking lately about othe... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I found a volume in a used book store a few years back on the life and death of President William McKinley. It was interesting to learn more about our 25th president. Mc... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks “Something old, something blue, something borrowed and something new” is an old rhyme repeated at weddings. I’ve known many brides through the years who’ve been creative... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks The lady behind the counter listened to my request, and then made a simple statement, “You’re not from around her, are you?” I was on a trip at the tim... Read more