The Gospel According to Paul
It is often said that the apostle Paul changed the focus of the Christian gospel from kingdom of God,…
Ground Zero Perspectives NEW: Remembering September 11 and the Lessons We Learned
Ground Zero For those old enough to recall them, the images remain vivid: the twin towers of the World Trade…
Seven Love Letters
Have you ever received a love letter — one that was honest? Probably not. Love letters usually express deep…
Great Expectations
Philippians is a wonderful book. We have heard references to this letter of Paul’s many times and know familiar…
Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus
Building Beautiful Churches for Jesus: Why the post-COVID church must redefine itself and its mission. Once upon a time a…
What is the Gospel?
My church family and I have been talking about things these last few weeks that lead up to a…
Are We Loving Each Other?
Are we loving each other? Meeting each other’s needs? How are we modeling Christ? Are we letting fear, frustration, and/or our…
What is the Definition of Character?
Let’s explore a concise definition of character, and talk about why this is foundational to all true leadership. “We teach…
From Water, Wine
With a sincere gust of breath, I blew out the candles on my birthday cake. As seven gave way…
Serving in Hope
My childhood memories of many sermons in church were from men who seemed angry about a lot of things….