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January 2014

January 16, 2014

Jesus, Tebow, and Grandma God: The New Trinity

Some days, I come across an article that restores my faith in humanity, and gives me hope...

January 15, 2014

Mailing, Failing, and Yard Sign Nailing

DEAR CHURCH DOWN THE ROAD*: I wanted to thank you for your excellent marketing approach...

January 07, 2014

Extreme God

Four months ago, I was preparing to leave Phoenix. In early September, it was still...

December 2013

December 30, 2013

The One Year Bible…One Year Later

Ever thought about trying to read through the Bible in a year? Saint Andrew's Pat...

December 23, 2013

In Church, At Christmas Time

It's Christmas week, and you know what that means--re-runs! I wrote this piece last year,...

December 19, 2013

Let Freedom Ring: A Very Ducky Christmas Special

I wish these public media storms would hold off until after Christmas. It’s really messing...

December 18, 2013

Transcendent Hope: A Review of “Preaching at the Crossroads”

I rarely finish a non-fiction book, except under duress of the grading system (and in...

December 17, 2013

Detour: Holiday Hospitality for Churches

It’s the week before Christmas. You haven’t been to church in a year. Maybe in...

December 11, 2013

Ready

If you are following along with the "Partners in Prayer" Advent devotion guide, you'll see...

December 10, 2013

Bumpy Roads

I've got another great guest post for you today. Rev. Isaac Varner is one of...

December 09, 2013

Annunciation

Today we have a guest post from Rev. Elizabeth Myer Boulton. She is, among other...

December 06, 2013

While We Wait

Holy smokes, where did this week go?? I cannot identify one thing on my calendar that...

November 2013

November 28, 2013

Guest Post: Corn Mush and Depression Gravy

Thanks to Rev. Rachel Frey for this special Thanksgiving guest post. She is a minister...

November 26, 2013

$*^! Jesus Says: The Christmas Shopping Edition

An open letter (because the blogging world freakin LOVES open letters) to the American Family...

November 25, 2013

More, Enough, and Plenty

For Monday of Thanksgiving week, I'm sharing some narrative biblical snapshots of the many ways in...

November 19, 2013

Til Everyone’s Doing It

I received a pretty unpleasant email this morning; and I’m sure a few hundred of...

November 14, 2013

Guarding the Feast

As I settle into a new ministry in the Kansas City area, I’m getting to...

November 12, 2013

The Real War on Marriage

I know, I know. I just wrote a piece on marriage. However—it got heavy traffic,...

November 06, 2013

$*^! Jesus Says: The Dumb Questions Edition

You have heard it said that there are 'no stupid questions, only stupid answers.' But...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

Halloween: An Opportunity to Learn “Enough”

I followed a sparkly red lady bug and a plush green dragon down the street....

October 22, 2013

Good China, Good Sleep, and Sexpectations: 10 Truths from 10 Years of Marriage

We are celebrating 10 years of marriage this month. 10 years, 2 kids, 1 dog, 2...

October 17, 2013

A Bully is a Bully

Today millions of people are wearing (or facebook posting) purple, in support of GLAAD'S "Stand...

September 2013

September 12, 2013

I Never Wanted Church

Guest Post by Sarah Stewart Holland In 2009, I convinced my husband to leave our...

August 2013

August 22, 2013

$*^! Jesus Says: The Lay Down Your Weapons Edition

"You have heard it said, the only thing that can stop a bad guy with...

August 15, 2013

Most Smartest and Sacred: Are Atheists Really Smarter than Us?

According to 63 studies conducted over the last 80-some years, Atheists are OFFICIALLY smarter than people...

August 13, 2013

The Conviction of Things Unseen: on Mystery Priests and Modern Miracles

The mystery priest came out of the closet. I mean...not that closet. But he came...

August 08, 2013

Happily Mostly After

Happily ever after is a lie. And no, I'm not having man problems. I don't hate...

August 07, 2013

Undeclared (The College Survival Edition)

This is a re-post from a couple years ago; for all y'all who are headed...

August 06, 2013

The Sacred Maybe

I have a boy who is almost 3, but he's been talking like 4 since...

August 01, 2013

Annie

5 years ago, my friends Mark and Kara said their vows on a beautiful beach...