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January 2017

January 31, 2017

The Most Rebellious Thing a Christian Can Do

Jesus taught us how to #resist. Jesus was a revolutionary who stood against the status...

January 29, 2017

I Found God in a Gay Bar

There were barstools instead of pews, and bartenders standing in for ushers. Nonetheless, I recognized...

January 24, 2017

No, Jesus is Not Headed to the White House. Here’s Why.

Is there any mature Christian with a balanced worldview out there who honestly believes Jesus...

January 23, 2017

How My Nephew’s Death Taught Me Kindness

My nephew only lived 16 days, but his life changed me forever. This story is...

January 22, 2017

Don’t Miss These 6 Powerful Quotes on Grace

Grace is that thing that comforts our souls, wraps us up in goodness, and covers...

January 18, 2017

Why I Believe Kindness is the Antidote for a Cruel World

What good is kindness without action? Join the 30-Day Kindness Challenge and change the world,...

January 16, 2017

Why I am Resolving to be a Grace Extremist

If the gospel isn't the good news for everybody, then it isn't good news for...

January 14, 2017

How One Southern Girl Found the Limit of Her Dad’s Love

Brandi Burgess, daughter of conservative Christian radio host, Rick Burgess, is gay. And her father's...

January 12, 2017

Join My 30-Day Kindness Challenge

What could happen if you became intentional about being kind to one person, every single...

January 12, 2017

Why I Need Jesus to Look More Like Superman

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Jesus?

January 10, 2017

Now is the Time to Color Outside the Lines

Are you a line jumper or a boundary maker?

January 03, 2017

What if Jesus was the Pastor of Your Church?

I don’t know what church would look like if Jesus was the pastor, but I...

December 2016

December 09, 2016

In the Delivery Room: An Advent Lesson

I’ll never forget walking back into the delivery room after my wife received her spinal...

December 07, 2016

A Prayer to the Bat-Shit Crazy God

We can't stop storms. We can't capture the wind or refuse lightning. Claps of thunder...

December 05, 2016

How I Found Baby Jesus in an Empty Freezer

Joseph and his very pregnant wife took a long road trip to pay the IRS....

November 2016

November 23, 2016

What I’m Most Thankful for This Year

Thankfulness changes our perspective. These are the things I'm most thankful for this year. What...

November 21, 2016

Have You Forgotten Your Why?

I’m putting down my poster boards and picking up a glass of cold water to...

November 18, 2016

What Does the Bible Say About Self-Care?

Since my suicide attempt, I've worked hard to focus on my recovery and have learned...

November 16, 2016

When Jesus Doesn’t Heal You the First Time…

Your past is not a problem, merely a perspective.

November 11, 2016

Shame: A Big Gulp of Shut Up Juice

Join me today for a conversation about shame with Todd Littleton. And check out this...

November 09, 2016

President Trump’s America: A Lament

I fear what our nation will become in the years of a Trump Presidency. I...

November 01, 2016

How to Order “Self-Care for the Wounded Soul”

I'm thrilled to tell you that my brand-new book, co-authored with Kate Pieper, LMFT, is...

October 2016

October 30, 2016

Steve Austin: This is My Story (Video)

Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren't the end of Steve Austin's story. In fact,...

October 28, 2016

Do I Have to Love My Racist Friend? (And Other Uncomfortable Questions Caused by Grace)

Tommy actually ordered one of those hats. Yes, that hat! The hat with absolutely no...

October 26, 2016

Jesus, Healing, and the Miracle of the Semicolon

Life can become too busy. The crowds and pressure to go with the flow will...

October 24, 2016

Self-Care for the Wounded Soul

If you have ever felt hopeless, if you have ever believed that all the bad...

October 19, 2016

Shame: Like Playground Pebbles in My Pockets

I've been reluctant to share anything spiritual or vulnerable lately, for fear of it being...

October 17, 2016

What I Think About Sin

I grew up with the belief that sin was kryptonite for the Christian. Sin would...

October 13, 2016

How to Not Be a Christian Dumbass

Do you have a list of memorable conversations in your memory? Ones you wish you...

October 10, 2016

What is the Point of the Eucharist?

Each time I hold the tiny plastic cup of grape juice in front of my...