In Preparation for the Separation

We don’t always have a choice about where we put down roots. But we have a lot to say about how well they grow. Lately, I’ve become very aware of the vegetation that’s sprouting roots around me. But I’ve also… Read More

Resurrecting the Better Part

Valor is a word we don’t hear anymore. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” But I’m not so sure discretion is always the better part of it though…. Read More

The Meat and Potatoes of Faith

Learning curves are seldom fun. But they’re almost always necessary. And becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. It’s a skill that must be learned and developed just like a trade. For example, in his letter… Read More

Is Your Faith Too Big to Fail?

The human male is predatory by design. It’s true. As men, we demonstrate this with our thoughts, words and actions. That’s okay, though. We’re made that way for a variety of reasons—one of which is to bring home… Read More

God and the Repurposed Man

We live in a throw-away world. Technology and competition are the culprits, but there’s actually an economic upside: Disposable products usually don’t cost as much—notwithstanding the consequence of inflation. Unfortunately though, the value of a life also seems… Read More

The Best You’ve Got?

It started back in the sixties. I was a teenager. The winds of change were beginning to blow through, and many of our congregations were about to experience a remarkable paradigm shift. When the dust settled, some of… Read More

The High Price of Peace

Jesus never made any idle threats. But He always demanded accountable behavior from His disciples. A good example of this can be found in the dusty files of Bible passages you’ll probably never hear anyone preach about: “Do… Read More

Careful What You Love For

Competing for love is a natural consequence of living. And the fiercest contests have always revealed themselves in human relationships. Love is the binding agent of familial and romantic ventures. It’s what makes the world go round. And… Read More

His Perfect Scales

Some actually believe that sovereignty is a political construct that’s incompatible with being a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. But nothing could be further from the truth. Freedom has its basis in the Word of God and cannot… Read More

Raising the Covenant Bar

Accountability is that thing we either love or hate. It’s the two-edged sword we choose to wield willfully or avoid at all costs. Its significance is forced on the young boy, but its shackles are loosened as he… Read More