Latest Episodes
It’s A “Hot Mess” Life!
I’m sitting in my car at Starbucks, writing. I feel stupid. It probably is stupid. There was a…
Underwhelmed in Worship
It’s funny how almost everyone considers me a rather jovial person. I’m sure they think my sense of…
Lights Out: Who Is Turning Off the Church’s Lights and Throwing Away Its Key?
Churches are dying all around us today. But I’m not sure Satan is always the one who’s shutting…
Broken: If You Want to Be Used by God, Prepare to Be Broken
I’m sitting in a sanctuary of around 1500 people this Sunday morning. But I feel completely alone. We…
The Long Run
One buddy of mine, whom we’ll call “Bill,” has fought an addiction to pornography his whole life. It…
Less > More: With Church, Sometimes Bigger Isn’t Always Better
I was on a larger church staff for many years. One of my favorite jokes shared among staff…
Reading Your Mail
It’s painful watching someone self-destructing on your computer screen. From the posts people make on social media, you…
After Easter: It’s What You Do After Easter that Really Counts
Today is the Wednesday after Easter. Did you go to church like most everyone else? I did, and…
When God Wants You Unhappy
I got a Facebook message from a well-meaning Christian friend. It read as follows: “God has seen everything…
Being There: Be here for your kids and your wife, Guys!
This photo, one of my favorites, is when Gracie ran up to hug me at the end of…
Broken
I’m sitting in a sanctuary of around 1,500 people this Sunday morning. But I feel completely alone. We…
Dear Control Freak…
…just stop it already. Right now. Seriously. You know who you are. You’re the ones “setting people straight”…