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
I’m beginning to gather thoughts on “success in ministry,” and would love to hear some unfiltered, raw, honest responses to the question “What is success in Christian Church ministry?” I’d love to hear the perspectives of regular church-goers, pastors, professors, unchurched, non-Christians and anyone who might be interested in responding. What are you waiting for? … Continue reading
How could I, as a white American living in 2013 be so pompous as claim to know that Christianity is true for all cultures, ethnicities, languages, places and times? Recently I found myself struggling with this question. I feel guilty even thinking that I could be so prideful as to make that claim. At first … Continue reading
In an age where many teens are concerned with paltry things, I am inspired by young people like Zack Kopplin and his incredible courage to articulate and defend his worldview. His passionate advocacy and political/social engagement is unmatched in today’s culture by most adults, let alone teens. Yet, I want to be clear that Zack … Continue reading
In a post from October 2012, I suggested that “being always flows from doing.” I stand corrected. I had the chance to learn under Dr. Richard Langer this week in what is my last residency for my D.Min at Biola University. In an article from the ‘Journal for Spiritual Formation’ he writes a few “Points … Continue reading
Disclaimer: I have never read the book by Victor Hugo. I write from the perspective of one who has only seen the 2012 film (though I have seen the musical). Click here to view the trailer. How could a story called “the Miserable Ones” be so popular? Les Miserables (originally a novel by Victor Hugo … Continue reading
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