Have you ever blamed the church? I have. It used to be my go-to response to the ills of society. Abortion, drug addiction, poverty, pornography…no matter the issue, my response was, “If only pastors addressed these topics from the pulpit. If only churches had ministries to help those hurting and in need. If there’s a…
In advance of the election, many faith leaders weighed in with their opinions about the presidential candidates. Abortion was a focus of many articles, tweets, and videos. As Christians who embrace the sanctity of life of the unborn, we were faced with two candidates with opposing abortion beliefs: protecting life in the womb or expanding…
While reading Alisa Childers’ book, Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity I had a Jerry Maguire ‘you-had-me-at-hello’ moment in the first chapter. “Maybe you’re a Christian who feels alone in your beliefs,” she wrote. I wanted to raise my hand high as if I were a student in…
For weeks, God has been speaking to my heart four words. Every time I say them, I feel broken before God. Lay. Down. Your. Stone What are you saying to me, Lord? Why do those words bring me to tears every time I speak them? Lay. Down. Your. Stone Is it me? What stones…
Book: Hard Sayings: Reconciling the Cost of Discipleship and the American Dream Author: Joshua West Publisher: Ambassador International There’s been a lot of conversation about the need for revival in our world—especially in America. But perhaps, we need to reevaluate our church methods and preaching before God can issue in a revival? Joshua…
Cultivating Joy in the Shadows
I read the phrase of my title the other day and immediately thought of 2023, the year I took a break from social media. I have wanted to write this post for some time, but people rarely read blog posts anymore. Besides, who really cares that I took a break from Facebook? Well, I keep…
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