In 2005, I was part of spearheading a teen ministry in Mound called the Revolution. This ministry used music outreach events to draw teens to hear about the revolutionary message of Jesus. Out of these “attractional” events, we invite students to join the revolution by attending The Way of the Revolutionary Bible Study that began … More MainStreet Revolution Kick-Off – Oct. 25 @ Threshold
This is a big deal for those like me who find themselves, as the Internet Monk used to say, “wandering about in the Evangelical wilderness in search of a more Jesus-shaped Christianity.” I think Scot McKnight is spot on in his analysis of the recent Albert Mohler cover story in Christianity Today and I stand … More McKnight on Al Mohler & the ‘Evangelical Shift’
We’ve been walking by faith and not by sight for months toward the launch of MainStreet Community in Mound. We’ve been clinging to a vision and painting pictures with words at our Launch Team gatherings. Yet, a picture is worth a thousand words, as they say. So, I’m giddy with excitement to reveal 3 pieces … More MainStreet Paintings by Nick Reitenour
I’ve shared my bookish nook with ya’ll before. Read about the importance of having a ‘happy place’ to retreat to for solace and renewal HERE. Mine would be Hawaii or even a weekend in the city if we had extra money for such a thing. Fortunately, God has made me a relatively content person who … More Still my ‘Happy Place’
Which Jesus do you follow? This is the most significant question we can ask. The New Testament declares that Jesus is the full and accurate picture of the invisible God. When you stare into the face of Jesus, you’re looking into the face of Almighty God. So, what kind of a God does Jesus reveal? … More Greg Boyd Puts the “Smack Down” on Mark Driscoll’s Jesus
Scot McKnight has a great post and challenge to the American church — especially conservative Evangelicals — to avoid the politicization of the church. He makes the claim that the most influential voice upon Evangelicals today is not Jerry Falwell, Billy Graham or James Dobson, as in past decades, but FoxNews. Specifically he names Sean … More The Voice Influencing American Evangelicals (by Scot McKnight)
Here’s a repost I thought relevant for youth groups kicking off a new school year! -JB Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights amidst a crooked and perverse generation. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the … More Youth Group Manifesto – Shine Like Stars!
Save the date! Tell your friends! MainStreet is “going public” and inviting the entire town to join us at the MWHS Little Theater for a night of celebration and worship! If you’re curious about MainStreet and have friends interested in finding out who we are, this is the chance to find out!
Here’s another post from our friend Brandon Hull. You can read more of his stuff at Pushing Through Concrete. ———————————— I’m tired of feeling like I can’t succeed. I’m tired of thinking that I can’t be freed I’m constantly battered by regret and remorse and the negative emotions are controlling my course at what point … More “Bring It On” by Brandon Hull
We’re excited to bring you another poem from our friend Brandon Hull. Please go check his writings out at Pushing Through Concrete. i seem to be learning that living is dying. waking is sleeping and contentment is trying. i seem to be finding that winning is losing that seeing is blinding and healing is bruising. … More “Contrasts” by Brandon Hull
I didn’t always feel that way. I came to the United States to attend a small state college. I planned to go on to medical school. My first year of college was perfect. I was getting great grades, and I had a girlfriend and lots of friends. And I was quick to point out to … More Why I Believe in Jesus (By Sam Yapa)
Kingdom Harbor 