The Rise of Slacktivism and Its Reduction of the Gospel (or The Convenient...
Slacktivism. Have you heard of this term? It is the combination of slacker and activism. In other words, people trying to make a difference in the world by not doing much. Examples include the...
View ArticleGreat Expectations
Reading accounts of Jesus’ miracles can be so frustrating. The miracles in themselves are spectacular to hear and learn. When you add on the cultural/historical/political significances of Jesus’...
View ArticleJesus Plays Hockey, Because He Saves!
I’ve had some conversations this past week regarding a new hobby in my life. However, these conversations have led to a few confused and surprised looks at me. These looks come when I explain that I...
View ArticleA Season of Maturity
(During the season of Lent, my blog will alternate between posts that go deeper in North Star’s series NCIS and Lent reflections. To read this week’s NCIS post, go to my lead pastor’s blog.)...
View ArticleLenten Reflection: Modern Prophetic Words
I’ve been reflecting a lot on Jeremiah recently. Last week in our small group, we examined Jeremiah’s call from God (Jeremiah 1:4-10). And like many callings in the Bible, there was a moment of...
View ArticlePalm Sunday Snow Day Sermon: The Bride
Well, snow has kept us from getting together today here in Liberty. But that doesn’t mean I can’t share with you the message God laid on my heart to give today! So cozy up with your family and...
View ArticleMy Anxious Reading of Romans 8
A few months ago I shared in one of my sermons that something I struggle with is anxiety. Thankfully, I’ve stepped forward in coping with it, even beginning a small group at church covering the book...
View ArticleWho Are We Trying to Please?
(Before I begin: With the tragedy this week, it’s important to provide an opportunity to help those in Moore, OK and other towns ravaged by tornadoes. Though I’m not writing on this subject, if you...
View ArticleWhy Man of Steel Is Good for Jesus
Believe it or not, a movie about an iconic superhero came out this past weekend. With the box office numbers in, I have a feeling many of us have seen it. But because I know some haven’t I won’t...
View ArticleYou’re Going to Look Dumb
My cat appears to be dumb. In every sense of the word my cat displays moments of complete and utter stupidity. The cat could easily walk from one side of the room to the other, but in her mind the...
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