I’ve noticed something about my generation. It might be an over-generalization but I do think some truth can be found. We love passion. Look at the musicians who are huge: Jay-Z, Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, John Mayer. There is nothing in any of their music that isn’t passionate. This isn’t to say that [...]

Winter sure came fast here in Portland. Just over a week ago it was 71* and this entire week its been right around 50*. I guess its better than the below freezing weather everyone in the midwest and northeast has already. I’ve had a crazy week at work so this list is a bit shorter [...]

Last week my friend and co-worker Janet spoke to a college class of worship leaders. She went to speak on the importance and value of team in church ministry. Obviously part of team means creating and building trust among the team members. We both discussed this back and forth for a while. I’ve always known [...]

I heard a well-known pastor during his sermon say that faith only comes through hearing God’s Word. In a way he was justifying his long messages in the statement. So I ask you… Does faith come only through hearing God’s Word? (I think of God’s Word here as either reading the Bible or listening to [...]

Yep…it’s a rough year to be a Vikings fan. One of the running backs for the Oregon Ducks plead guilty to one count of assault last summer. That same running back has a great chance, according to the experts, to win the Heisman trophy (the highest individual honor in college football). Does anyone else have [...]

In conversations I have with friends disconnected from the church, I often hear about how Christianity hates gays. I’m not saying this is true, but clearly it is the perception. Recently the mistreatment and bullying of homosexual men and boys has been in the spotlight of the news, especially since their mistreatment has led to [...]