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This is a post that has been on my heart for a while. I haven’t written it because I think it will come across as more negative than I intend it to be. But I think it needs to be said… so here goes… Here is what I hear a lot from people who ho… →

This past Sunday, I preached a message out of Nehemiah 1 & 2. (I will post the audio as soon as it is posted on the church’s website). In the beginning of the book, Nehemiah hears a report about the remnant left in Israel from his brother Hanani. … →

I was recently reminded of this article by Shane Claiborne by a good friend. It is always worth reading. I think Shane Claiborne is the real deal and is always challenging to read. This originally appeared in ESQUIRE MAGAZINE. What If Jesus Meant … →

Merry Christmas everyone! I will be taking a blog break through the New Year. I will be following (and responding to comments), so feel free to engage, but no new posts for a little while. Enjoy some time this holiday season with family and friend… →

Today, President Barack Obama signed into the law the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, clearing the way for gays and lesbians to serve their country openly in the military for the first time in our nation’s history. Pretty historical and remarka… →

Last Sunday I preached a message at a local church entitled “Joy, Joy, When there is no Joy”. It is a message about how to find joy when joy eludes us. I focus on the example of Mary and The Magnificat in this Advent/Christmas message. In this mes… →

I have been sick with bronchitis the last few days. It came on quick and nasty. I am beginning to feel human again today for the first time, now that I am on a pretty strong anti-biotic and a steroid. I have missed three days of work and barely be… →

We are hoping that we will our turn our minds toward God tonight and pray for peace between North and South Korea. The news today is that North Korea threatens retaliation if South Korea does have live-fire shooting exercises. South Korea?s exerci… →