Best. Birthday. Party. Ever.

Best. Birthday. Party. Ever.

With another Thanksgiving spent at my parents (thankful for you, mom and dad!), I was reminded once again of the many treasures they’ve accumulated since I lived there as a kid. One in particular caught my attention…a record player in all its glory! The...
When Church Leaders Fail (and Succeed)

When Church Leaders Fail (and Succeed)

I’m not perfect, and I fail. You’re not perfect, and you fail. Church leaders are not perfect, and they fail. This is never an excuse to keep failing, but it is a reality. A truth that can’t be ignored and should prompt a restoring response. As...
When God Says “No Thanks.”

When God Says “No Thanks.”

Imagine this: That special person has finally decided to propose to you, to ask if they can enter into a lifelong relationship with you! But here are the words they choose: “The thing I love about you is how you sacrifice so much to make the rest of my life...
The Lighter Side of Scripture

The Lighter Side of Scripture

Ever heard of Smash Up? It’s a crazy card game that assigns two categories of individuals (e.g. rock-stars and zombies) special powers appropriate to them, then smashes them up together on a team to play against your opponent’s two smashed-up categories of...