The Cost of Courage
There is a cost to courage. Courage is not following the course already laid out. Courage is not re-hashing what has already been said. ...
The Main Event - Faith vs. Fear
If life was like a boxing match, you might hear these words every so often: "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the Main Event! In corner...
Weeping or Watching?
There is a Scripture that bothers me every time I read it. It is found in the book of Luke in chapter 7. The setting is Jesus eating...
Rappelling, Change, and the Sovereignty of God
It was the summer of 2016 and I was leading a student tour to Israel. It was a warm, summer day and the activity for the group on this...
Intimate Friendship, Reckless Love, and Sloppy Wet Kisses: Why it is Good When the Words We Sing Mak
If you have been in church for any length of time you know that worship is one of the most critiqued part of a church service. Style,...
Where is My Honor?
There is something about dishonor that makes my blood boil, but you would probably never expect to witness gross dishonor at a dentist...
The Nature of the Seed and The Responsibility of the Sower
It is almost Easter and this Sunday thousands will gather in churches to hear the Gospel message. For some, this will be the year that...
It's Time for a Resurgence of Personal Ministry Ethics
With great calling comes great responsibility. With great responsibility comes leadership. With leadership comes influence. With...
God, Are You There?
I have been a follower of Jesus long enough to have experienced what we call in Christian circles "dry seasons." Dry seasons are those...
The Best Defense Against Racism
I once thought that racism was dead. I grew up in a Christian home and we were taught that all men and women were created in God's image...
