Today marks the conclusion (maybe?) of one of the most contested, emotional, and uncivil campaigns in recent memory. Throughout the day, I’ll post some thoughts and prayers…… Read more “Election Day Prayers”
Category: Blog
Why Christians Need Not Fear Halloween
The photo for this post is from Halloween 2002. I’m dressed as Anakin Skywalker, my wife is dressed as Bounty Hunter Zam Wessel. Our friends were the…… Read more “Why Christians Need Not Fear Halloween”
I prayed, “How long, O Lord?” He answered, “Until you change.”
We will see change not when we merely talk, advocate, lobby, demand, or offer prayers that others change. Only when we take responsibility to embody the changes we seek will anything actually change.
Mourn with those who are mourning; no exceptions.
While I understand and agree with the call of many to pray, I would encourage praying people to become active people. As the old African Proverb says, “When you pray, move your feet.”
Here’s your sign!
Say what you mean.
Mean what you say.
But don’t say it mean.
Shadows, Shawshank, and the Eucatastrophe of Holy Week
Could you imagine the Lord of the Rings without the death of Gandalf? I remember reading the story for the first time and being shocked that his…… Read more “Shadows, Shawshank, and the Eucatastrophe of Holy Week”
your church, my church-big church small church
UPDATE – March 5, 2016: There’s been a recent flurry of activity over comments made by Andy Stanley, pastor of Northpoint Community Church in Alpharetta, GA. You…… Read more “your church, my church-big church small church”
Time well spent?
I was recently the example used by a blogger/consultant friend of mine on the topic of sermon length. He talked about me in the same paragraphs as…… Read more “Time well spent?”
The wisdom of winning at losing
As good as Cam Newton is, and as much as he wants to win, to be truly great requires learning to win at losing.
Seasick …
There’s an image making the rounds on social media and it’s generating some interesting conversations. I am choosing to assume the folks posting this picture love the Lord,…… Read more “Seasick …”