“It’s Just Not Worth It…”
A few years ago I was heading to work in Manhattan. My typical commute involved a bus ride to the … Continue Reading “It’s Just Not Worth It…”
Pastoral Material?
“So here I am, a redeemed sinner, a defeated victor, wrestling a little deeper with the idea of pastor ministry. I think about all that it implies…”
“Inside” Coronavirus
Have you ever heard the term, “inside baseball?” It’s American slang that refers to the minutiae and detailed inner workings … Continue Reading “Inside” Coronavirus
My Heart Issues
“Now, I have a heart that still functions, because of something outside of me, now placed within me. Something that gave me new life, a new hope.”
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
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?
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
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…
Life, From Brokenness
You see the picture on the right? Some people look at this picture and see the determination of the tree pushing … Continue Reading Life, From Brokenness
The Prosperity That Matters: Some Semi-Coherent Theological Musings
[New] The Prosperity That Matters.
I wrote it, but don’t read it, it’ll probably annoy you.
#Random #ProsperityGospel #Lutheranism #TheGospel
The Christian Life: Struggle, Resist, Be Forgiven, Repeat
“This is the Christian life. It’s moving forward in the midst of a lot of little failures…”
Simple Nostalgia
Yesterday, I went for a walk during lunch. This walk took me places I hadn’t been in a long time. … Continue Reading Simple Nostalgia
My Walmart Purgatory
It’s early Sunday morning, and I’m at a gas station just outside of Detroit, filling up for a long drive … Continue Reading My Walmart Purgatory
Church Plant Memoirs: What Was I Thinking?
Sunday, April 23, 2017 Nearly 9:00 PM, and I feel like a prisoner in my car. If there is one … Continue Reading Church Plant Memoirs: What Was I Thinking?
Just 10 More Pounds…
Nothing like talking about weight loss! I get so tired of being fat. A few years ago, I “slimmed down” to roughly 230 … Continue Reading Just 10 More Pounds…
