Unleavened Brett
Brett’s Friday blog.

How frequent should communion be?
At a recent church staff meeting, we discussed how nearly all churches relegate communion to a monthly or quarterly practice

How do you TAMWYTHAYC?
Lately at our church, we’ve been emphasizing this acronym: TAMWYTHAYC – Take As Many With You To Heaven As You

Why so unhappy?
Life rarely makes us happy. Happiness is an elusive feeling dependent on circumstances. It seems people are generally unhappy much

Feeling guilty?
One of the common criticisms of Christianity is that it’s a guilt-based religion that burdens people with excessive shame. You

What gold are you going for?
My wife has been putting the Winter Olympics on TV while I’m in the room. So, yes, I got pulled

Who cares best for the poor?
While Christians are commanded to care for the poor, especially fellow believers, debates arise over how to best alleviate poverty.

Ever felt completely out of control?
“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls” (Prov. 25:28). Certain addictions may have

What does the Bible really say about immigration?
If it weren’t for illegal immigration, I wouldn’t be married to Penny. When my late mother-in-law (pictured) was a child,

Why become a church member? (p. 2)
Years ago, joining a church might mean going through membership classes, or being interviewed by a church leader(s), signing a

Why become a church member?
Not only has American church attendance been in decline in the past few decades, but so has church membership, accelerating

What does the future hold for you?
While still at the beginning of this new year, how are you feeling about the future? Do you look forward

Do you have a New Year’s food & drink tradition?
Did you gather to eat or drink something special for New Year’s Eve or Day? Many have such traditions &