Stop and Think: How to Develop a Philosophy of Ministry
The word "philosophy" isn't all that exciting. To me, it connotes the arduous reading that I had to plow through in my college senior-level class, "Co... Read More...
It’s Not All Black and White
Wouldn't it be nice if every issue were black and white—crystal clear? Every single issue. Every subject. Every day. It would certainly simplify decis... Read More...
8 Reasons to Look Forward to Sunday (and What to Do If You Don’t)
Sunday's coming. Just like it always does. Every seven days. Right after Saturday. Right before Monday. 52 times every year. Sunday. Is Sunday routine... Read More...
I’m supposed to love him, but I don’t even like him!” – Loving Annoying People
Jeff couldn't stand him. The guy was self-righteous, arrogant, in-your-face, and had a piercing, raspy voice that sounded like a paper cut feels. In s... Read More...
Teen Focus: Sexual Purity
As long as there has been sex (which is a pretty long time), there has been the issue of sexual purity (which is a pretty sensitive topic). Although e... Read More...
Four Bad Reasons to Be Busy and What to Do about It
Busy. Everyone seems to be busy. I feel busy. And I suspect that most people reading this blog would describe themselves as "busy." Why is it that we ... Read More...
The Freshman 15
Dining hall food gets a bad rap, but incoming college freshmen don’t seem to have a problem packing on the infamous “freshman 15.” Honoring that tradi... Read More...
Ten Reasons to Pray Today
One of the best ways to put a Christian on a guilt trip is to ask, "How much do you pray every day?" Guilt trips aren't beneficial. However, prayer is... Read More...
Culture: It’s More (or Less) Than You Thought
Most people who are involved in church ministry are concerned, to some degree or another, about culture, "the customs, arts, social institutions, and ... Read More...