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Five Surprising Things About Discipleship
When I served larger churches, I never really understood what discipleship was. If someone had told me I…
5 Undeniable, Surprising Ways Christianity Improves Your Life
Feeling a little meaningless right now and want to get in touch with your “spiritual side?” Tried Buddhism,…
Denied: Nothing Changes Until You Learn to Say No to This One Person…
Well, I did it. I finally lost some weight. No, it’s not all the weight I want to…
Available Balance: What’s in Your Account for 2019?
After Christmas every year, we get “punked” finding gift cards sent to our kids by various relatives. We…
Disposable Faith: Too Bad You Can’t Sue for Spiritual Malpractice
Faith isn’t like the buffet at Golden Corral – you can’t take what you like & leave the…
Christmas Censored Go Ahead, Mr. Grinch. Just Try.
I was at Capitol Grille being treated to lunch by a dear friend. He’d just paid the check,…
Welcoming Party: A Tribute to John Allen Chau
On November 16, 2018, 26 year old John Allen Chau was killed. He lost his life trying to…
Tie a Bow On It — Gratitude awakens us to God’s hidden gifts all around us…
I’m starting to think we’re the last family who gives thanks before meals anymore. Hopefully, we’re not the…
Requiem for a Church Kid
In the last several years, I’ve noticed a trend among fellow parents. And I’m frightened for them. What…
Raising the Dead: What I’m Learning About Reviving A Declining Congregation
I’ve been the senior pastor of my church now for almost a year and a half. I came…
An Expiration Date: To Keep Us From Forgetting Our Priorities
We got back in town last week from my father-in-law’s funeral. It was an emotional journey for us…
When Speaking to Doubters, Love is LOUDER
When all else fails, love’s the best argument of all… Atheism is now considered “hip” in our culture.…