What do pastors do? A lot of things. Perhaps too many things. They preach and teach; plan worship services; officiate… READ MORE
The word evangelical comes down to us via Latin from the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον, meaning “good news.” In the Reformation Era,… READ MORE
My Bible-reading goals are the same each year. I like to read the Old Testament biannually, the New Testament quarterly,… READ MORE
I first visited Masada in the summer of 1982, wending my way up its treacherous “Snake Path” to the summit.… READ MORE
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20) commands Christ’s followers to “make disciples of all nations.” That discipleship has at least two… READ MORE
When it comes to American churches, I have bad news, and I have good news. Bad news first: Most churches… READ MORE
American organized religion is declining. According to Gallup data, only one percent of U.S. adults claimed no religious affiliation in… READ MORE
The rise of the “Nones”—that share of the American populace that claims no religious affiliation—is one of the most important… READ MORE
“All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us.”
~Gandalf
Husband of one, father of three, and master in name only of two dogs. I play by Oxford Comma Rules. The opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of the author, not his employer.