Theology
You Are Not Alone: Doubts, Burnout, And Questioning Your Faith
Did you know that you are not alone? When you struggle with doubts, questions, and burnout in your faith, know that Jesus is right there with you.
How Do You Worship When You Don’t Like The Music?
How do you worship when you don’t like the worship music? Is it too loud? Is the theology weird? Here are four steps to help you worship God even when you don’t like the music.
Happy Holidays: Who Is The Real Enemy Of Christmas?
Happy Holidays has become a demonized phrase among evangelicals. But what or who is the true enemy of Christmas? Is it really Happy Holidays?
Would Jesus Welcome Trump?
If Jesus lived today would he welcome the most controversial President of the United States? Would Jesus welcome President Trump to his house?
Rejection, Bitterness, And The Tale Of Two Doors
It's been a year this week since two doors had opened for a new job. After a year of unemployment, mental breakdowns, and more rejection than I ever could have anticipated, things were finally starting to look up. Not only was I training for a security job, I also had...
When Life Steals Your Joy
How do you find joy when you’re struggling to make ends meet? How do you find joy when you work hard every day but keep getting slighted by your company?
Everything Is Possible For You, But…
Friday night as we sat around the table, coming to the close of the Seder, I was given instructions to read a few lines from the Haggadah and, in this particular Haggadah, I read Mark 14:36, which reads: “Abba, Father,” Jesus said, “everything is possible for you....
Youth Ministry – A Year Later: Thoughts & Reflections
As I gazed out into the crowd on March 30, 2014, I gave a speech of gratitude, sorrow, but ultimately of optimism (You can read the transcript of that speech here). After almost 5 years in the ministry in one way or another, I was about to leave it for a season....
#SingleLife
This topic has been on my heart for a long time and well, you read the title, you know what’s about to happen, so here it goes. Oh….You’re Single My last “relationship” was in 2008. Even if you hate math like me, you know that’s a long time ago. This isn’t to say I...
Dear Lady from the Monster Energy Drink Video and Interrupting Muslim Prayers at the National Cathedral: A Response To Harmful American Evangelicalism
Dear Lady saying Monster Energy Drink promotes Satanism and interrupting Muslim prayers, I am astounded and appalled at your attitude, naivety, and outrageous actions. You have become famous for two things recently: A video saying that Monster Energy Drink is Satanist...
Tract or Treat?
Some parents are different than others when it comes to Halloween. Some won’t let their kids go out for religious reasons. Others because they are afraid some of their neighbors are “not so nice people.” Some parents see it as an excuse to get rid of their kids for an...
Should Christians Watch Scary Movies?
Originally Posted October 30, 2012 Have you ever watched a scary movie? Did you have trouble falling asleep that night? Were you afraid for your life? Jesus calls his followers with power and authority over the demonic through Him. When Jesus was on earth demons...
