“Take Me to Church”
I’ve heard Irish musician Hozier a number of times on the radio in recent weeks. You may have heard his current single, “Take Me to Church,” as its been getting a decent amount of airtime. While the...
View ArticleA Letter to the Church in the U.S.
I was given the opportunity to share at The Lion & Lamb Festival this past weekend in Fort Wayne, IN. I was asked to write a letter to the Church, here is what I wrote and shared with those...
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Labor
It’s Labor Day in the United States, where some individuals get the day off from work and others don’t. It was intended to be a day of celebration for the positive social and economic impacts workers...
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The Evangelism of Phil Robertson
In a recent interview (click the picture to watch the full interview) on Fox News ‘Hannity,’ Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson made some interesting comments when asked about the terrible acts of...
View ArticleA New Room Full of New Voices
I had the chance to attend the first ever New Room Conference put on by Seedbed this past week in Franklin, TN. Disclaimer: I write for Seedbed and did my M.Div. work at Asbury Theological Seminary so...
View ArticleWhy I Think I Hate, “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”
If you have spent much time around a church or people who go to church or heard various “evangelicals” in the news then you’ve probably heard the go-to phrase, “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.” I think...
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Engaging the Conversation
There are millions of conversations happening, and have been for a number of years now, that a ridiculous number of churches are failing to engage in. These conversations are happening each and every...
View ArticleThe Poverty of Language
I’ve always dreamt about being fluent in Spanish. Unfortunately, I’m not. Not even close. I know enough to survive but that’s about it. My M.Div. work forced me to spend time with Greek and Hebrew....
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Masks
Masks. We all wear them. We wear them to cover up blemishes, brokenness, shame, guilt, etc. We wear them throughout the week and if you go to church, especially on Sundays. You know the look, “I’ve...
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RFRA: Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Trying to understand the RFRA (Religious Freedom Restoration Act) that was recently signed into law here in Indiana may not be as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no’ but most would agree the confusion surrounding...
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SCOTUS and Marriage Equality
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled today in favor of making marriage equality, particularly for same sex couples, the law of the land. For many individuals, this decision gives great cause...
View ArticlePresent for the Story
One of my favorite things to read about is the time Jesus was walking through the streets surrounded by a huge crowd of people and turns to his disciples and asks, “Who touched me?” Ha! Seems like a...
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Some Tips for Christians at Halloween
With Halloween only a few days away I thought I would share a few tips on how Christians might navigate this day of the devil… Don’t call it “day of the devil.” For the VAST majority of people,...
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Silent Killer
I’ve thought it for some time and even mentioned a few. I believe addiction is the silent killer of the affluent. Now, before you yell at me about how addiction crosses every social, economic,...
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‘Tis the Season
Our world continues to see devastating violence all around us. These acts of violence have displaced millions of men, women, and children throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond. These...
View ArticleWill God Be Mad At Me?
A few days ago I received this question on Facebook, “If Gateway [our church] was attacked by ISIS and I jumped up and shot them all dead… Would God be mad at me for not shooting them with my prayers...
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Looking Forward
Happy New Year! Believe it or not, 2016 is actually here. “Time is a train, Makes the future the past, Leaves you standing in the station, Your face pressed up against the glass” (U2, “Zoo Station”...
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Using Your Voice
Today is the day the state of Indiana votes in the Primary Election. It is one of the later states to vote for the primaries and often times has little impact on the overall primary race. Not today....
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Right of Way
Once again our collective heart breaks for the loved ones and family of the most recent victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. Let us be clear that this act of violence was an act of hate and evil....
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Recent Shows
I really enjoying going to concerts. Almost any concert really, almost…I draw the line at country. Here are a couple shows I’ve seen recently and thought I’d recommend giving a couple of these albums a...
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