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What is this pictured here? Without hesitation, you would say grass.  If not, you’re stupid (just kidding).  If you did say grass, I’d say you are correct.  No tricks here.  But, let’s think about this a bit more. You’ve never had experience of this particular grass (neither have I).  In fact, you don’t know where … Continue reading →

If you have been following Justin Bieber as of late, you know that he has recently begun professing a faith in Christ.  That’s right, Bieber is a Belieber (sorry, I couldn’t resist).  Then, last week Bieber posted this photo with Sean Combs and Kanye West “giving thanks to Jesus.” At first glance, I am skeptical.  … Continue reading →

You want me to what???  I had been going to the same grocery store for about six months.  I drive farther to go to this grocery store because it’s nicer than the grocery stores closest to my house.  The food seems fresher and the checkers aren’t as creepy (they are still creepy, just less so). … Continue reading →

 Have you ever noticed that, though a fast food burger has very little real meat, it is shaped like and looks like a real hamburger? When you eat it, you may be satisfied, but a steady diet of fast food will leave you unhealthy and malnourished. I am convinced that many churches are like fast … Continue reading →

Last week, I posed a question about what success is in ministry.  This question is hugely important.  If we aren’t clear on what the goal is, we will miss it every time.  In my own reflections, I suspect that success in ministry (and in life) may feel like failure. In the garden of Eden we … Continue reading →