Joy That Defies Circumstances

Sermon Recap: When God Came Near – Advent 2025, Week 3 “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you … Continue reading Joy That Defies Circumstances

Culture, Sermon Recap, The Gospel

Conviction + Compassion

Becoming a Redemptive Resistance | Week Four On December 1st, 1955 — the day before my father was born — … Continue reading Conviction + Compassion

Sermon Recap, The Gospel

Sermon Recap: Resisting the Outrage Culture

Becoming a Redemptive Resistance – Week 2 If there’s one thing our culture seems to reward right now, it’s outrage.Scroll … Continue reading Sermon Recap: Resisting the Outrage Culture

Discipleship, The Gospel, Theology

Holy Wednesday Reflection: Silence or Scheming

Situated between Palm Sunday and Easter is “Holy Wednesday”. It’s the day of Holy Week we know the least about. … Continue reading Holy Wednesday Reflection: Silence or Scheming

Discipleship, Leadership, The Gospel

The Importance of Trustworthy Self-Talk

There are so many competing voices in our minds. Voices of worry, fear, pride, anger, self-pity, envy, and insecurity relentlessly … Continue reading The Importance of Trustworthy Self-Talk

Culture, Leadership, The Gospel

“What could a counselor possibly tell me?”

In working with people for over 20 years as a pastor, I have on numerous occasions said to a person … Continue reading “What could a counselor possibly tell me?”

Advent, The Gospel, Theology

Advent | The Purpose

Advent Week One | Week One The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had … Continue reading Advent | The Purpose

Advent, The Gospel, Theology

Introducing Advent

For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his … Continue reading Introducing Advent

Leadership, The Gospel, Theology

Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 2: Your Soul Health is more important than your Skill Set

I have the privilege of leading and coaching several young men and women who are pursuing local church ministry. One … Continue reading Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 2: Your Soul Health is more important than your Skill Set

The Gospel, Theology

What is Faith?

What does faith look like in everyday life? Solomon helps our imaginations in Proverbs 21:31: “A horse is prepared for … Continue reading What is Faith?