A Mentor or Tormentor
A broken heart, a shattered dream, a betrayal of trust, a catastrophic illness, a debilitating disease, an unexpected setback, the death of a child, a …
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Heaven Could Be Your Hell
Every year around Thanksgiving, I dutifully warn the members of of the church I pastor of the dangers of fruitcake. Fruitcake is of the devil! …
A Mystifying and Unexpected Event
Servant-leadership is talked about a lot in books, conferences, and social media by church leaders and business leaders, too. But it’s not so common. As …
Dangerous Leaven
Every so often, Jesus dropped a bomb on the disciples which left them scratching their heads. We find one of those in Matthew 16. The …
An Interview with Miracle
The following is a transcript of a podcast that could have taken place somewhere, sometime, maybe. Host: I’d like to welcome our guest today. Why …
Beyond the Golden Rule: A Search for a Mere Morality
The push and the pull of the conversation was escalating. The tone and posture of both involved made it clear the subject was intense. And …
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The “Grandkid-Effect” on Theology
The man who was my pastor growing up just recently walked his daughter down the aisle, and gave her away at a same-sex wedding. This …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 2
Engaging people within the culture means we neither fight nor embrace the culture itself. The key is engaging people. Remember, culture is dynamic, it changes over …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 1
Culture is dynamic. Fluid. Fickle. Culture changes over time, sometimes with extreme pendular swings. Popular culture reflects shared beliefs, values, and social norms. Each swing …
Love or License
The pressure is on. It is on those holding a traditional, orthodox understanding of morality as described in the Bible and understood by Christians for …