As I noted in my previous post, pluralism is not a new challenge for Christianity.  Early Christianity addressed, and in large part, emerged victorious in the pluralistic age into which it was born.  It is helpful to note the similarities… Continue reading

I’m planning to start a new teaching series in my Sunday School class this week.  The broad topic of my series will be “Why We Think the Way We Do and Why it Matters.”  Specifically, I will be addressing some… Continue reading

On our first workday in Kenya, we divided into two groups.  Group 1 (Nathan, Kelly, Brent, Leigh and Nick) stayed at the house and helped with the building.  Group 2 (Dennis, Scott, Brian, and myself) divided in two more groups… Continue reading

I’ve had the chance for a few days to read the comments following Phil Robertson’s interview with GQ magazine and A&E’s subsequent suspension of Phil from Duck Dynasty. There appear to be a wide range of opinions and concerns on… Continue reading

I have a habit that I’m sure some of you have as well.  I ask people when I see them, “How are you doing?” Now, to be honest sometimes I simply offer that question as a replacement for saying, “Hi.”… Continue reading

One of the best known illustrations of support in Scripture can be found in Exodus 17 where Aaron and Hur hold up Moses’ hands as Joshua led the Israelite army against the Amalekites.  Have a read.  It’s a beautiful picture… Continue reading

As a missions pastor, I have the privilege and responsibility of planning, coordinating, promoting, and leading mission trips nationally and internationally.  Occasionally, I’m faced with the question, “Why are we going to another place/country to do missions when there are… Continue reading

There are many ways to have a fruitful life – relationships with God and family, discipline and conviction, accomplishing goals, friends, etc. My friends are a highly rewarding part of my life.  Good friends understand the mutual nature of friendship.… Continue reading

The past few days I’ve been re-staining my front deck.  The pickets, rails, and posts are white while the decking is a darker stain.  Before I stained, I attempted to pressure wash all the dirt and pollen off the pickets… Continue reading

While running this afternoon, I was watching a news segment debating the merits of declaring every child a winner. It seems ever more prevalent to give each child in a sporting event a trophy, not just the winners. Or note… Continue reading