Taboo
Are there topics that seem to be taboo? You know, the ones that are embarrassing or confusing or considered “not in good taste” for Christians to talk about? Let’s get real—these are the topics that we NEED to talk about in the light of God’s Word.
The buddy system
It seems to me that over the course of the past decade or so, the media has revealed a lot about Christians getting caught…
Our King is worth it!
Twice a year I have the privilege of dialoguing with some local teenagers about my little book Gay & God. While I try to…
Honor God with your body
Few things are harder than honoring God with your body. Your body is where you feel attraction and desire, long for pleasure and connection,…
The best way to love
I once attended a wedding with the woman I love and ate dinner with two men who were in love. As we talked, laughed,…
Politics and religion
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year. Time to put on the cozy fall sweaters, steam up a pumpkin spice latte, and snuggle in with…
Offended by hell?
NPR published an article in 2017 about a government confirmation hearing that quickly turned into a religious debate. Talking about religion in a public…
I/Me/Mine
As I sit down to write this blog post, I have so many things bouncing around in my head about Pastor Mike’s Dirty Bible…
The dumpster story
There was once a man who had a secret stash of pornographic magazines. One day when his wife was gone, he indulged his sinful…
Shame is an essential worker
This might seem odd to say, but shame is an essential worker in the kingdom of God. If the sinful actions that came from…
Jesus was pro (every) life
Have you ever considered how shockingly pro (every) life our Savior was? Think back two thousand years about whom and how and how much…
Pro (every) life meets relational needs
If the Christian church is passionate about protecting every life, then we will need to learn how to meet relational needs. When an unplanned…
Pro (every) life meets financial needs
According to a 2004 Planned Parenthood survey, 23% of abortions happen for financial reasons. Medical bills, then diapers, then formula, then two decades of…