There seems to be a Scrooge movement against preaching an Advent series. Thou must, by ways of verse by verse, sticketh to thine method of expository on thy book which currently be in question for thine pulpit. At the same time, there are many newer … Continue reading Preaching during the Advent season
At the end of my third month of vocational ministry 9.11.01 happened. Going into ministry I did not realize that a bulk of my ministry would be when the nation was at war. Living in New York State at that time opened doors to help … Continue reading Remembering
From books being written to bizarre evangelicals for whatever groups to debates about single issues, the political climate is frankly nuts. For a long time this post described the need and pointed to the need for a biblical theology of politics. Much of what we … Continue reading The need for biblical theology of politics
Art is a complex issue with no clear answer by Christians. “Left Behind” series is long past but still a controversial issue. Why bother bringing it up? Because art is valuable and I like to champion art. The pushback on the series by all in … Continue reading Why I support though never read the “Left Behind” Series
Anniversaries are nostalgic times. Early on and at the start of ministry I wondered if I would even make it to the proverbial end of ministry. 23 years later and I wonder if I will even make it to the proverbial end of ministry. Word … Continue reading 23 years of shepherding taught me…
The controversy over Harrison Butker’s commencement comments is not surprising. The battle lines are not surprising. So why weigh in? Because we hate kids, and that is wrong, destructive, and grievous. It’s not about feminism, the issue is we hate kids. That’s why we have … Continue reading We hate kids, so we make life about us
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Combatting deconstruction
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity obsessed with spiritual warfare?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity all about judging?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity all about the money?
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