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
Christian Living
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.
An Amazing Reversal
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
I’ve preached this passage before.