Jon Acuff writes: The posts you think everyone will go crazy about, will get the least amount of traffic, comments and likes. The posts you throw together quickly that you can’t imagine anyone will connect with will be smash successes. I don’t know why this happens, only that it does. And when it happens to you, fear not, you’re not the only one. It happens to every blogger on the planet. Read more here. // I think this also happens with sermons.  and new songs.  and new programs. Why are our expectations so wrong so much of the...

Brian Young had big plans for his church’s IT strategy. But his vision suffered a serious setback this summer after Google Inc. altered its nonprofit program to prohibit all churches and religious organizations from participating. For years, the search and software giant individually offered some of its products—including its office software and popular Gmail—for free or discounted use to qualifying nonprofits. Eligibility requirements varied by product, but churches and faith-based groups were welcome to use some. All of that changed in mid-March when the company launched “Google for...

Prestonwood Baptist Church returned to Dallas, opening a new location in a church campus they bought last year. In 1999, Prestonwood left Dallas for Plano… a 30 mile relocation. You can see pictures of the first Sunday here.  Looks like a good first Sunday crowd-wise. You can read more here. Todd

That’s what an Indianapolis pastor allegedly bought with money he borrowed to build a church building that was never built.  Evidently, there wasn’t enough money left after the purchases to break ground.  Go figure. A judge has ordered the pastor to pay back $500,000. More here… Nice. Todd

Cornerstone Baptist Church of Chuluota, FL has an interesting way of exposing false teachers to their congregation… they post them on their website.  You can see the latest list here. Making the list (at least today) is Harold Camping, Joyce Meyer, Benny Hinn, Rick Warren, and Bill Hybels. The site is complete with youtube links and biblical refutes.  Gotta love that. But don’t worry… “more to be added continually’.  And if you have a problem, you can always call Cornerstone at 971-SOULS. Thoughts? Todd