Barring the unlikely 3rd party candidate I’d like to see come forward, I will not be voting for a President in this year’s United States Presidential election. The reasons why are a bit convoluted, so let me share my own context. I’m a pastor at an evangelical church where the majority of the congregation is…
I’m Busy
“I’m busy.” This is the answer I get most often from people when I ask them “how are you?” It’s quickly replacing “fine” or “good” as the go-to answer for most people. It’s their way of saying they don’t have time to talk to you. Technology has made large parts of life significantly more efficient,…
The Echo Chamber
Our society as a whole is extremely accepting, yet not accommodating. You can be anyone you want and it will be accepted, but if you aren’t accommodating enough then the judgment of others will befall you. With this understanding driving individuals forward, society as a collective group of individuals has adapted to only surround themselves…
The New Prosperity Gospel of Dreams
Ran across this insightful thought last week: What was once a health and wealth prosperity gospel, is becoming a “dreams,” and “potential,” gospel, and it is in mainstream evangelicalism — Dean Inserra (@deaninserra) March 31, 2016 Not a day goes by when I do not see another Christian writer pushing these ideas. It’s looking out…
Be Like the Donkey
This past Sunday was known as Palm Sunday to those in the Christian faith. The day not only begins what is known as Holy Week, but also reflects back to the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as people waved palm branches and placed garments on the roadway as Jesus arrived. An overlooked character in…
Announcing My Devotional App (+ giveaway)
Aside from a few exceptions, I’ve never been a big reader of daily devotions. Some are too long. Some are too short. Some are focused on too specific of a group. Most are just too sappy. Almost a year ago I started kicking around the idea of joining a team to develop a men’s devotional.…