Beware of the trap game. In sports, the trap game is a game played against an opponent generally deemed to be easy to defeat. As a result, a person or team…
4 Prayers I Wish I Didn’t Hear in Worship
Public prayer is an awkward experience in most churches. It's really a strange set of circumstances. Someone comes up to the microphone and is speaking to God and we are…
Four Foolish Filter Fails in Bible Study
I was having coffee with a friend the other day. He’s one of my favorite people in the universe and I love his take on the Bible and church. Our church…
Letting God Out of the Box
I’m always amazed how the church as a whole is so quick to throw rocks at the sheep in the fold. We question each other’s theology, spar over worship philosophy.…
7 Things that Happen When We Worship Together
You and I came to the game late but we are invited to stay for eternity and as we worship God begins to teach us new concepts, new subtleties, new…
I am Constantly Amazed
I am constantly amazed by the faithful love of Jesus. He champions the threshold of my beginnings and endings. He initiated the relationship and never lets go. I am still…
April Fools Day
I was thinking this morning, (April Fools' Day) how wonderful this day would be if Donald Trump held a press conference and said two words: “April Fools'!” Wow, Donald. You…
10 New Names and 1 Idea!
In the eighties, church job titles were pretty simple. We even had decision cards that you could fill out if you felt “called” to “special service.” You might feel called…
He was 5′ 135″
My grandfather was 5 feet & 135 inches tall. Actually he was well under 6 feet but he was a giant, legendary figure. I grew up during my preschool days…
I Am in a Hurry
I have more days behind me than I do in front of me so I am in a hurry. I can’t afford to be cynical, satisfied or slow. I don’t…