The Gospel in Being a Christian
"Failure as a Christian is NOT an option. It's a guarantee."
A Lonely Theologian of the Cross
“Maybe I just don’t play act all that well. I just couldn’t keep the “tomb” whitewashed enough when I knew I had so many dead bones inside.”
The CHF Articles: Squandering Grace
Roughly three years ago, I began a journey. The journey was losing weight. I’ve mentioned it in writings here, and … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Squandering Grace
How God Moves: A Sermon
Pastor was out, so I filled in with a message about Adam & Eve’s fall towards grace. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
The CHF Articles: Stop Sign Theology.
Stop Sign Theology. All I need to know about your spiritual condition, I can discover by watching you drive your … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Stop Sign Theology.
The CHF Articles: Un-Joyfully God’s
How many of you Christians out there are barely holding it together?I know the inclination should be towards joy and … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Un-Joyfully God’s
Church Plant Memoirs: Just Another Church?
There aren’t any Christians that wouldn’t cheer the idea of another church. It’s like a rallying cry that the kingdom is … Continue Reading Church Plant Memoirs: Just Another Church?
What I Found At The Bottom of My Glass…
Sitting at a dimly lit bar, drinking a Newcastle Ale, I can feel the allure of being here. It’s lunchtime. … Continue Reading What I Found At The Bottom of My Glass…
Luther’s Catechism: Talking the 8th
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so … Continue Reading Luther’s Catechism: Talking the 8th
Finding Satisfaction in Desolate Places: A Sermon
Preaching once again in my home Church. The topic? Loaves and Fish.
The Passover Gospel: A Sermon
Filling in for a traveling pastor again. I share a message on Exodus 11:4 – 12:14
Jephthah: A Cautionary Tale: A Sermon
I preached this sermon on August 4th, 2019 at my home church, the last one for the summer. I am … Continue Reading Jephthah: A Cautionary Tale: A Sermon
Shepherds, Sheep, and Satan: A Sermon
I preached this sermon on July 28th, 2019 at my home church, covering for our Pastor. The message is on … Continue Reading Shepherds, Sheep, and Satan: A Sermon
What Do We Find On The Mountaintop?: A Sermon
I preached this sermon on July 14th, 2019, When I filled in for my Pastor, who was on a well-deserved … Continue Reading What Do We Find On The Mountaintop?: A Sermon
New Year’s Remembrances: A Sermon
I preached this sermon on December 30, 2018. If you happen to give it a listen, I hope you find … Continue Reading New Year’s Remembrances: A Sermon
The CHF Articles: Specks and Logs
I’m a life-long New Yorker, and I have the pleasure of working minutes from the neighborhood I grew up in … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Specks and Logs
The CHF Articles: I’m Not Chad Bird
I think we can all agree that there is not a more popular writer on Christ Hold Fast than Chad … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: I’m Not Chad Bird
Eating With Tax Collectors: A Sermon
This sermon is from October of this year and I talk about Jesus, the Pharisees and Tax Collectors and Sinners. Give … Continue Reading Eating With Tax Collectors: A Sermon
The CHF Articles: Grace Twists Braids
I saw a beautiful picture of grace yesterday. A real bestowing of favor on someone less deserving. I saw a … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Grace Twists Braids
