Does the Good News Meet Consumer Demands? (Maybe we all need a jesus tattoo)

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…” I visited a church for a kids’ sports awards ceremony recently. The young pastor at the front faced a room full of strangers who were waiting impatiently with cameras to see their child get a trophy. He promised us that he only needed five minutes of […]

Is Failure a Necessity? (“Why You Need to Fail” from Relevant Magazine)

We live in a culture where many of us do all we can to insulate ourselves (and our families) from experiencing any type of failure. I often wonder how this phobic avoidance of setbacks impacts our growth and maturity… Yesterday I came across a great piece titled “Why You Need to Fail” excerpted from a […]

My 7th Grade Goliath – Why Should We Pray for Our Enemies?

I told a story recently about an abnormally large guy I played basketball with in junior high. The whole “love your enemies” stuff I had heard at church sounded fine… until I met him. I think he hit 6’5″ in the 7thgrade…To say he was not gracious about his size would be a serious understatement.He […]