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January 2016

January 25, 2016

2015: A Bloody Year for Christianity

2015 was bloody year to be a Christian. With today’s media making such a fuss...

January 07, 2016

Why I’m Still Struggling to Sing in Your Church

A few years ago, I wrote a post finally just being honest about what I...

January 04, 2016

YMCA Bows to Bullies on Transgendered Locker Rooms

OK. This is just hilarious. Or at least it would be if it were not...

December 2015

December 17, 2015

3 Ways to Help Syrian Refugees Right Now

When I wrote about Syrian refugees a few weeks ago, I said it is not bigoted...

April 2014

April 14, 2014

What if the Church Helped Provide Work Instead of Handouts?

This guest post by David Spickard originally appeared on Jobs for Life. David grew up...

January 2014

January 20, 2014

40 Churches in 40 Weeks: New Film Project Seeks Answers

Today I am privileged to feature a guest post from my friend Sharon Bollum, who...

January 17, 2014

Why My Children Wear Blindfolds in Your Church

The following letter was, to the best of my recollection, sent in anonymously after allegedly...

November 2013

November 25, 2013

Natural Disaster Relief: Why a Portable Church Has an Advantage

Water can sure do a lot of damage. A typhoon in the Philippines, a tsunami...

October 2013

October 30, 2013

Raising Hands in Church a Distraction? One Pastor’s Perspective

My post Why I Don't Raise My Hands in Your Church may have had some...

October 23, 2013

Why I Don’t Raise My Hands in Your Church

I know what you’re thinking. If I don’t raise my hands in your church, there’s...

October 16, 2013

With U.S. Government Shut Down, Churches Step Up

NOTE: I came across this inspiring report of churches stepping up to serve the community...

October 15, 2013

Praise for the Promise

Today I am pleased to feature the thoughts of Kendall Lyons, a talented youth pastor,...

October 01, 2013

Does God Use Dreams to Speak to Christians Today?

Does God use dreams to speak to Christians today? Many years ago, I would have...

September 2013

September 20, 2013

The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good: Interview with Peter Greer of HOPE International

Privileged to feature a recent interview with Peter Greer. Peter is president and CEO of HOPE...

August 2013

August 15, 2013

Why I Left Your Seeker-Friendly Church

It’s not you. It’s me. That’s why I left your seeker-friendly church. At least that’s...

May 2013

May 21, 2013

Manhood Restored: A Review of Eric Mason’s New Book

It sounds like the beginning of a politically incorrect joke. A Black Nationalist, a psychologist, and a preacher walk...

May 13, 2013

Grace-based Parenting: A Review of “Connecting Church and Home”

It's about time! That's what I thought as I read the wisdom-packed pages of Tim Kimmel's latest...

April 2013

April 21, 2013

New “Mother India” Film Captures Life through the Eyes of the Orphan

One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody. ~ Mother Theresa So the...

April 17, 2013

Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife: What She Really Wants

While I am equipping ministry leaders in Guam, I'm privileged to feature a post from...

April 05, 2013

Confessions of a Church Planting Rev: Interview with Dan Nichols

Ever wonder what's it really like to be a church planting pastor? Today we hear...

March 2013

March 30, 2013

Easter Sermon Audio: Everything Changes When Jesus Speaks

Celebrate Resurrection Day with a listen to my recent sermon based on John 20, exploring the...

January 2013

January 19, 2013

Inaugural Prayer: What I Wish Louie Giglio Had Said in His Statement

I have great respect for Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church. I was pleased...

January 08, 2013

Paedophilia: Why Not?

Paedophilia. Why not? Some of you are shocked that I would even bring up the topic...

December 2012

December 28, 2012

Westboro Baptist Church a Hate Group? What’s Wrong with the Petition

I won't dignify the antics of the Westboro Baptist Church group by linking to their...

November 2012

November 09, 2012

Election 2012: 5 Things I Don’t Understand about Christians Who Voted for Obama

"God is in control." Well, duh. I've heard this refrain reminding of God's sovereignty countless...

October 2012

October 16, 2012

See How to Get Lifted by Angels with Joel J. Miller

It's not just a book. It's an experience. I know it sounds like the tag-line...

October 10, 2012

Why Pastors Dared the IRS to Restrict Religious Freedom

Across the nation this past Sunday, October 8, about 1,600 pastors told the IRS to...

August 2012

August 26, 2012

You Don’t Have to Be a Christian to Cause Trouble

We've all heard the incessant reminders that Christians should be champions at turning the other...

August 14, 2012

Separation of Church and State — At a Water Park? Really?

You want to swim? Sorry. You're going to have to pay more. All you church...

August 05, 2012

Why I’ll Never Stop Singing In Your Church

You read that right. I'll never stop singing in your church. Never. I know. Shocker....