The church is (and ought to be) a multigenerational community. Unfortunately, powerful forces in our society tend to pull the… READ MORE
I once had a conversation with a Christian man about interracial marriage. He strongly opposed such marriages and argued that… READ MORE
When I was in fifth grade, my best friend Darren Norris gave me J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of… READ MORE
One of the most common complaints about us Christians is that we are hypocrites. We believe one way but behave… READ MORE
Sin has a powerful grip on us humans, which we do not have the power to break free of. Only… READ MORE
When it comes to the issue of ongoing sin in the life of the believer, Christians often make one of… READ MORE
Many Americans claim to have a personal relationship with God, but how do we know whether they actually do? First… READ MORE
When I was a boy, I was afraid of the dark. Who knew what bogeyman lurked in its shadows, or… READ MORE
In 1 John 1:4, John writes something that at first glance seems self-centered, but a second look shows us an… READ MORE
As a pastor, I often wonder whether my sermons make a difference in anyone’s life. Do hours of preparation and… 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.