Sin… Rest, Sloth, and Cigars 20 Mar 201420 Mar 2014 I have a lot of irons in the fire. Just being a husband, a father to my three girls, and a homeowner could keep me busy around the clock; and…
Going Deeper… Why is God punishing me? 11 Mar 20147 Aug 2014 This week I am writing a series of posts prompted by what is your pastor's most dreaded question: "Why is this happening to me?" I have been learning that one…
Going Deeper… What did I do wrong to deserve this? 10 Mar 20147 Aug 2014 Yesterday I started a series of posts prompted by everyone's favorite pastoral question: "Why is this happening to me?" It is a very honest question when we are suffering, and…
Sin… What? Is It Lent Again Already? 5 Mar 20145 Mar 2014 Have you ever noticed around certain holidays that people often express surprise at how fast it came around again? You've heard people say things like, Man I can't believe Christmas…
God's Love… Running in the Wrong Direction 21 Feb 201421 Feb 2014 I want to highlight two misconceptions many people have, and maybe you are one of them that help create an expectation of Jesus that makes us want to run away…
Books Book Review: The Walking Wounded: The Path from Brokenness to Wholeness 19 Feb 20143 Apr 2014 One of the things I have come across more often than I would like in my pastoral ministry is abuse. Verbal abuse and bullying (of both youth and adults) has…
Family… About Last Night 12 Feb 201412 Feb 2014 Last night my daughter Rachel and I went to visit Anna. As I shared, she had a hard day on Monday. Mandi had gone to see her that afternoon, and…
Church… Aftertaste 12 Jan 201412 Jan 2014 "As long as you faithfully preach the gospel, God will bless your ministry and your church will grow." I have heard that a lot through the years. But I know…
Discipleship… Grace in the Dirt, Part 2 10 Jan 201410 Jan 2014 Many times when people are first introduced to God's grace and forgiveness they say things like, "God couldn't forgive me. I'm too sinful. I've failed too much. I can't change.…
Discipleship… Grace in the Dirt, Part 1 10 Jan 201410 Jan 2014 If you were to travel to the Middle East today, and head north from Jerusalem you would very soon come to the city of Askar. There you would find an…
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 