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Here is a great sermon from Bart Campolo… worth listening to! →

I am. Let’s make that 100% clear — and there really is no way to minimize that fact. I know some well-meaning folks try to figure out who else can be blamed, but the truth is I alone am culpable for my sin and situation and resulting consequences… →

This week I am going to both Cincinnati and Cleveland to connect and hang out with some friends and members of my “team”. I am praying for wisdom, discerning, and that I would hear what the Spirit is saying to me… I will probably not be blogging… →

While I am trying not to make too many big decisions too quickly, I am aware that I need to start identifying some options for me moving forward. I would love your prayers as I try and discern what and where God is calling me next. Some things I a… →

Some people have been asking if I will be staying at the church as just a participant or member? Others have asked if there will be an opportunity for me to say goodbye, answer questions, receive prayers or forgiveness from the church? These are p… →

One of the people I have connected with on my “team” had some great wisdom for me… He recognized that I have a lot of of BIG questions to answer for myself. Questions about life and future and vocation and purpose and more. BIG QUESTIONS. He the… →

Discerning NEXT STEPS in life is not a solo process. I am learning you shouldn’t make big life-changing decisions in isolation. Community — real friends and fellowship — are not bonus nice things, but necessary things. We are created for communi… →

The question I get a lot these days is “what’s next” for me? The truth is, I have no idea. I do know that I am trying hard to not make too many life-changing decisions right now. I don’t think I am in a place to make particularly good long-term de… →

It is official. I have resigned my position as Lead Pastor at the church. That was one of the hardest and saddest decisions I have ever made. But it is the right decision for the church. I may post my resignation letter at some point, but not toda… →

How do you feel? This is one of the hardest questions anyone could ever ask me. In counseling over the years when asked, I often have a relatively blank look on my face. I am not very good at being in touch with or talking about my feelings. There… →