Jonathan is the kind of kid that will surely be a trendsetter. He is cool in demeanor, calm in disposition, and pretty good looking. What can I say…he looks just like his old man. This is not the only characteristic that we share. We also have a similar sense of humor, love the Vegas Golden Knights, share a passion for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and … Continue reading Why My 15-Year-Old Son Still Has a Flip-Phone
On Saturday morning a group of innocent people arrived at their house of worship intending to practice their faith in peace. An evil and bigoted man took this opportunity to reign terror and violence upon an unsuspecting crowd. Pittsburgh was devastated. The Tree of Life Synagogue will never be the same. And our society has turned a corner into a dark yet familiar alley. Religious … Continue reading Now Worship is an Act of Bravery
It is becoming increasingly clear that even spiritual leaders need to have good friends. The suicide of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein[1] reminded us that even we can struggle with mental health. We watch as fellow pastors like Bill Hybels, Perry Noble, and Tullian Tchividjian fall into sin and wonder how this can happen. We preach of the importance of community and spiritual accountability and then retreat into … Continue reading The Dangers of an Isolated Pastor
19 years old is far too young to be thinking about marriage! Come on, I was barely a Sophomore in college struggling to maintain a B in English Literature, needing only to shave once a week. I made $7.15 per hour! Occasionally, I stayed up all night playing video games! I was a just a kid. Nonetheless, love is not a practical emotion. Neither is … Continue reading How Strong Marriages Emphasis Unity Over Individuality
The sun had not yet crested the rolling plains of Texas when I woke to find several missed calls and text messages. “Pastor, Please call us when you can.” It was not yet 6:00am in Dallas. It was not yet 4:00am in Las Vegas. I knew. And immediately my heart sank. Heather and I were scheduled to speak several times that morning at a couples … Continue reading To Lose a Friend
More Than Ideas Idea Day Looks toward the Future Luke 10:2 The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. When … Continue reading More Than Ideas
Worldliness in the Church Everybody is welcome in the church! However, there is one thing we cannot abide in the church – worldliness. Though nearly everyone agrees with this sentiment, there is a major disagreement as to what worldliness actually is. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is … Continue reading Worldliness in the Church
Compromise is not ALWAYS wrong. I’ve sat in many marriage counseling sessions listening to stubborn people who refused to lower their unreasonable expectations. Many times I’ve encouraged young entrepreneurs to reconsider their business plans and embrace the ideas of another. I’ve even found that pastors can find certain moments of compromise necessary. How the nursery workers will be scheduled, what brand of coffee will be served, … Continue reading Be Courageous and Refuse to Compromise
