Aaron Marcelli | January 17, 2012
I had someone tell me that based on a passing comment I made in one of my first blog posts they assumed I had what they considered an unbiblical view of alcohol. They went on to say that my having this view of alcohol was part of the reason they no longer read my blog. [...]
Aaron Marcelli | October 14, 2011
For the past four years I have attended Rock Bridge Community Church in Dalton, Georgia where I sit under the preaching of Matt Evans. In the last year I have also made great use of preaching podcasts. If I’m in my car alone I’m probably listening to a downloaded sermon. My favor podcast preacher is [...]
Aaron Marcelli | September 2, 2011
In July I finally read the highly acclaimed Radical by David Platt. The book was certainly challenging and bold. So when I saw Platt had written a follow up book titled Radical Together I immediately requested a copy. The short book was very obviously written from the same burden for the poor, un-reached and spiritually [...]
Aaron Marcelli | August 22, 2011
A lot of good things have been happening for us in the last few weeks and a couple big opportunities have presented themselves. Allow me to share them with you. – Katy and I were asked to lead a small group at our church. The group we have been part of for about a year [...]
Aaron Marcelli | June 15, 2011
I have noticed a habit or trend among contemporary pastors today that I find unhealthy. Some (not all or most) contemporary, mega-church pastors make a habit of talking about or referring to their “hot wife.” Whether it be through twitter, blogs, or preaching, we are informed regularly of the hotness of the pastors wife. A [...]
Aaron Marcelli | June 3, 2011
I come from a very conservative past and from among people who have some very “unique” views and beliefs. With my broad range of influences and my activity online I often run across sound bites, articles, and rants from very legalistic religious-types (I really need to quit google-ing mega-church pastors’ names and reading the hate [...]
Aaron Marcelli | April 13, 2011
“for me some of the things in traditional (Christian) doctrine just doesn’t work” -Glenn Beck on why he is a Mormon. Pastors, if you need a pump me up Sunday tweet from perry noble to preach you did not study enough this week. Pastors, please stop telling me every time you are going to get [...]
Aaron Marcelli | December 17, 2010
A little over eight months ago my book was released. I worked on writing the manuscript for almost three years and utilized the help of two editors. The book has not hit the bestsellers list (yet) but I have enjoyed the feedback I have received. A couple local book stores have decided to carry the [...]
Aaron Marcelli | November 29, 2010
I have made the comment on this site before that going into ministry I knew there would be criticism, I just did not expect it to come from other Christians. In this short series of posts I want to deal with the issue of criticism, looking at it from both the perspective of receiving it [...]
Aaron Marcelli | November 5, 2010
I really like the new Sara Bareilles song. Like most her tunes, King of Anything is catchy and fun. As I was listening to the song though a few weeks ago, one section for some reason caused me to think about pastors. At the end of the first verse the songs say: I hate to [...]
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