The Perfect Church October 21, 2021 I was browsing through local church websites the other day, looking at their statements of faith. That’s basically a list of what they believe. Most…
God’s not (Tom) Petty September 8, 2021 I was talking with my barber the other day. Actually, I’m not sure if you call them “barbers” anymore. But to call him a…
Turkey Bacon is from the Devil September 8, 2021 Turkey bacon is a lie of the devil. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But for a big guy who loves to eat, something…
No Additives or Preservatives May 21, 2019 This year, I took my first trip to the Holy Land. It was life-changing as well as eye-opening. In the seats directly in front…
How to be friends with a pastor on Social Media February 23, 2019 I had to do something that broke my heart last week. I actually blocked a friend on Facebook. Blocking him made me extremely sad….
Five Surprising Things About Discipleship February 6, 2019 When I served larger churches, I never really understood what discipleship was. If someone had told me I had to do it, as a…
A View of the Ocean September 1, 2018 The old man answered the apartment door in his wheelchair. It had been a development from his fight with what appeared to be Parkinson’s….
If you only knew… August 12, 2018 I remember the first time someone called me “pastor” and it finally felt normal. Actually, I only thought they were saying “pastor”. I was…
Before You Hit Send July 30, 2018 I just got a text from a friend that shocked me. It wasn’t as much what they said as who they said it about….
When God Wants You Unhappy July 7, 2018 I recently got a Facebook message from a well-meaning Christian friend: “God has seen everything you’ve been going through, and He told me to…