My Last Sermon: What if I knew?
I don't think most people think about the end of their lives. Not really. Not past a vague sense that someday, somehow, it will. I probably think about it more…
Are we making the same mistakes again?
Lately, I’ve had a familiar feeling I can’t quite shake. The economic pressures and financial strain my church members are facing echo many of the worries we felt in 2020.…
Theology Should Move Us Toward People, Not Away From Them
I have several shirts that are clearly religious. I have shirts from church, organizations, and places I've been fortunate enough to serve with. A few of my favorites have sayings…
Convenience or Quality: The Modern Church’s Dilemma
“Ever noticed how you rarely get quality quickly, and when something is quick, it’s rarely quality?” I started thinking about this, of course, with coffee. When I want a good…
What This Year Taught Me: Three Lessons I Didn’t Want but Needed (2025)
As I sit here on this rainy November morning, reflecting on the past year, I originally planned to write a review of 2025 (think more of a journal entry). However,…