Christian Living

How Will You Build Habits?

Habits are tricky. Some people seem to have no problem building new habits. Other people really struggle. They know what they want to do, but they have a hard time following through. The

The Weight of Words

5,398 posts written over 15 years. That includes 689 sermons, some that predate the blog, going back 25 years. It reminds me of John Ames, the preacher in the novel Gilead, who

The Problem With Authenticity

Authenticity seems to be a good thing. At first glance, it’s a value that Christians share with society. To be authentic means to be genuine and without pretense. Who could argue with

The Danger of Disqualification

It happened again. A prominent pastor stepped down this weekend due to moral failure. I used to be surprised when this happened. Sadly, I’m no longer surprised, although I am saddened and

The Hardest Thing

The hardest thing probably isn’t the hardest thing. Life and ministry are full of pain. You will experience betrayal, setbacks, hardship, and disappointment. It’s inevitable. We live in a fallen world.