“The Church exists to tell anyone and everyone who knocks on her door wondering what’s inside: Come and see” (pg. 58). Such reminders make The Church a worthwhile read.
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07/18/25
The way of the cross is the actual way of victory. Jesus absorbs the worst of what humanity and even the devil can do to him, and he spurns the shame of it all.
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07/16/25
The IRS says churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit. But just because they can doesn’t mean they should.
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01/08/19
I grew up playing baseball – mostly “street” baseball, with a bunch of friends. It was one of my passions in life.
01/07/19
Many say Balaam was a prophet, but this was not so. Balaam was no prophet. At least, not a prophet of Yahweh.
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01/01/19
Psalm 51 teaches two things: mercy and sin. But aren’t we already experts in sin? Why do we need God to teach it to us?
12/31/18
We fail over and over again to tame the sin in our hearts, to guard the doors of our lips and to act like the children of God.
12/26/18
Advent is one big answer to the question of free will in matters of salvation. God is free. Our will is bound.
12/25/18
The restoration of everything that is and will be, was always meant to take place in a virgin’s belly, in a manger, at the cross.
12/24/18
The celebration of He who came in humility, who would upend the Kingdoms of this world, was eclipsed by men grasping at the power of each other’s supposed kingdoms.
12/20/18
A friend recently told me they had never seen the movie A Christmas Story. “What?!” I exclaimed. “Well, you need to fix that this year.”
12/19/18
Jesus has a mighty weapon which is the weapon of His warfare, the sword of His mouth, the very Word of God.
12/16/18
No doubt a few preachers cringe at the thought of "C and E" (Christmas and Easter) Christians showing up for Christmas Eve services...I must confess, when I preach on Christmas and Easter, I do not share this sentiment held by some of my peers.
12/12/18
God’s name is no different. It, too, carries power. The power of a promise only God can make.
12/11/18
I apologize for my part in making Christmas necessary. I have learned that Christ is NOT the reason for the season, I am.
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