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January 31, 2024
Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went into Ministry
I’ve spent all of my adult life in Christian ministry. Sure, I have had side...
January 24, 2024
The Story Behind Ten Favorite Hymns
If you follow me on Facebook, you'll note I occasionally ask everyone about their favorite...
January 17, 2024
A Crash Course on the Baha’i Faith
January 21 is World Religion Day. If you've never heard of this day, you're not...
January 10, 2024
Christian Trivia for the Trivia Fan
Do you enjoy the world of trivia? If you're anything like me, a good trivia...
January 03, 2024
Seven Holidays to Ring in the New Year
New Year's Day is a universal celebration, passing from one year to another. Common celebrations...
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December 27, 2023
Eight Facts for Those Who are Not Into Christmas
Statistics cite an overwhelming 88% of Americans celebrate Christmas. More than two billion people worldwide...
December 20, 2023
Jesus Breaks Through our Silent Night
Whenever I hear the term “Silent Night,” I don’t think of the hymn attributed to...
December 13, 2023
Mary Sings Her Prophetic Song for Us
"Mary's Song," as most Bible headings print in bold font, is Luke 1:46-55. It's spoken...
December 06, 2023
Ten December Holidays You Probably Don’t Know About
Christmas is known throughout the world as both a religious and secular holiday. Regardless of...
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November 29, 2023
Addressing Seven Common Myths About HIV/AIDS
December 1st marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. For those unfamiliar with the...
November 22, 2023
Who Will be at Heaven’s Thanksgiving Table?
Someone once said we will probably be surprised at those present at heaven's "Thanksgiving table"...
November 15, 2023
Immigrants in the Bible
Immigration is a hot-button topic worldwide. The displacement of citizens due to war, famine, disease,...
November 08, 2023
How Abortion Became the Poster-Child for the Religious Right
“Everyone here needs to read R.J. Rushdoony. Get a copy of his writings and be...
November 01, 2023
Terms for Biblical Love (and What We Can Learn From Them)
When we discuss Biblical love, we don't take into account that there are different types...
October 2023
October 25, 2023
Are You a Doubting Thomas?
We’ve all heard the expression, “Doubting Thomas.” This expression is based is based on the...
October 18, 2023
Ten Things to Know About the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
By now, most of us have heard of the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict launched on October...
October 11, 2023
An Introduction to the Law for Christians
If you spend any time online, you’ve probably encountered someone who believes in a doctrine...
October 04, 2023
Learning From the Pharisees and Sadducees
If you've spent any time in church (or connected to church), you've probably heard mention...
September 2023
September 27, 2023
Ten Things Christians Should Get Over, Now
At this point in history, Christians and church are front and center. The world is...
September 20, 2023
20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 2
If you haven't yet read the first part of this series, 20 Things Your Leader...
September 13, 2023
20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 1
Psst….you…hey, yeah you! If you seek to be ordained or elevated in church position, I...
September 06, 2023
Unconditional Love
I had only been a Christian for a few months when our church experienced something...
August 2023
August 30, 2023
What the Church Needs to Learn from Hillsong Church’s Scandal
When I decided to do this column, I didn't think I'd use a public media...
August 23, 2023
Ten Tips to Understand the Bible
Trying to understand the Bible can seem intimidating. This is true even for those who...
August 16, 2023
What Makes a Cult a Cult?
It's not uncommon to hear the term "cult" frequently thrown around today. The term is...
August 09, 2023
Ministry Basic Training
When I first went into ministry (twenty-plus years ago), we weren’t met with the same...
August 02, 2023
When Ministers Hurt
A quick run through social media will show a number of different angles on Christian...
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July 26, 2023
Good Ministry Leadership Happens When Nobody is Looking
When I was in fifth grade, I didn’t know I would spend the majority of...
July 19, 2023
The Ministry of Ordination
The term "The Ministry of Ordination" sounds very serious and official. I have titled such...
July 12, 2023
We are Sacred Space
Patheos's new project, Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth has me thinking...
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