Man of Depravity

Over the next week I have to write a 10 page paper on my philosophy of management for the intensive course I finished a few weeks back. I’ve had a hard time coming to some sort of conclusion in my head before I start the typing process. I asked my senior pastor yesterday what his…

I often get asked why I blog, why I tweet, and why I use Facebook. There are a lot of reasons. For one I find it enjoyable, a great way to connect, and a great way to pass information. But there is a much bigger reason. God has placed the church (universal and local) into…

After our weather the past 4 days, I’m very thankful to have air conditioning for the first time. It is a huge blessing when the temp is still 90* at 9pm. I’m scared of the electric bill though… I know the Twins are a great 2nd half team most years, but they’ve been hard to…

Anytime there is a major sporting even that takes place during the work day, lots of news comes out about how it hurts the productivity of the workforce. Witnessing a co-jober’s inappropriate behavior during such events can also impact workplace dynamics and morale. March Madness is the supreme example of this every year in the United…

I had a prof in seminary who emphasized several times that entering into pastoral ministry in the local church is a sure-fire way to be wounded and hurt. Harsh words, but in my experience they are the absolute truth. Growing up with a dad who has always been a pastor I’ve come to experience this…

I think far too many Christians and evangelistic churches have made an idol out of marriage. And in some ways even I have made an idol out of marriage. Not so much my marriage or really the marriage of any two specific people, but the idea of marriage. This might seem contrary to how most…