On New Year’s Resolutions
I love the new year. I love New Years, anniversaries, birthdays (not the parties so much)…any natural pause in life that encourages me to reflect, repent, rejoice, and resolve. But …
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Systemic Justice
By definition systemic injustice is complex. A complicated problem is different from a complex one. A complicated issue is difficult, there will be lots of work, it will take lots …
Responding to Current Events
Responding to Current Events After the US Capitol incident on January 6th, 2021, I had a pastor friend text me that a church member was disappointed he didn’t address it. …
Lent Devotional – Jesus For You
When I started writing Jesus For You it was to be a short Lent devotional for the church I pastor—a reflection on Jesus’ Passion Week, his substitution and sacrifice for …
Ten Theses to all Taco-Eaters on National Taco Day
It’s #NationalTacoDay so here’s my annual admonition to all my taco eaters out there as a loving taco eating brother: 1. If there’s not an egg on it, what’s the …
Ten Theses to my Sisters on National Boyfriend Day
It’s #NationalBoyFriendDay (October 3rd, 2019), so here’s my annual admonition to Christian single gals as a loving big brother: 1. The Bible has no category for boyfriend (or girlfriend). You either …
Pastors, Calling, & Elder Installation Liturgy
There’s a framed print in my office of the prophet Samuel anointing David as king—a gift from a friend that serves as a reminder of my calling, a Spirit animated …
The Christmas Story, Abusive Authority, & A King Who Won’t Let Us Down
I lived next door to a gal who’s dad would pastor a church and abuse children. The leaders of the church would find out, cover it up, and then quietly …
Ten Thoughts on Discipleship from Matthew 28
Ten Thoughts on Discipleship from Matthew 28: 1. Jesus didn’t give you a class to disciple you, he gave you a church 2. You need the whole church for your …
20 Quotes From “Jesus For You”
It’s been two weeks since Jesus For You: He Became Like You So You Could Become Like Him was released. As I’ve talked with people and read varying posts online, thankfully, the …