Offense or Offended?

Offense or Offended?

Disciples. They were arrested. Beaten. Denied free speech. And they rejoiced that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. And they kept preaching Jesus. They didn’t rise up against their adversaries. Where is that church today? The First...
Back To Church?

Back To Church?

Back To Church? A few months ago that phrase wouldn’t cause you to think about churches opening their doors again. After weeks of no in person gatherings churches are slowly opening. But is that really going back to church? This post isn’t about Covid-19 or social...
Our Words Matter

Our Words Matter

I’m not a politician. My goal and ambition is to be a die hard disciple of Jesus. Period. Every bit of chaos in the world right now is nothing new. It has a single root – sin. The first murder in scripture is when Cain’s anger got the best of him and he killed...
Unintentional Racism

Unintentional Racism

I’m white. Very. I call it major Caucasian. Can’t change it much. I burn in the sun pretty quick. I thought that I knew how white I am. I don’t. Every time a new video or story of racially based brutality hits, it hits me. I feel awful. How can this still be? It hurts...
Jesus Wept

Jesus Wept

Jesus wept. John 11:35 (NKJV) Sometimes the hurting don’t need advice. Sometimes they don’t need a pep talk even when you know resurrection is the answer. Jesus had the answer. He knew their pain was temporary but he paused, and wept. Although the writer doesn’t tell...
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