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What does the voice of Jesus sound like in demanding, divisive times? As His church, we need to consider this because we either represent it, convolute it, or dilute it depending on what we add to the public conversation. This is the question communicators for Jesus wrestle with whenever we dip a toe into a …[ read more ]

Joy Behar has done Christians a favor. She’s provided a wonderful opportunity for us to consider how we might respond to someone who accuses us of being mentally ill for holding to certain beliefs and practices based on our faith. Ms. Behar isn’t the first person to use that idea as a punchline. I’ve heard …[ read more ]

Another shooting. Children. A tragic young man channeling his anger through a funnel of violence. Screaming in the aftermath. Demanding answers, solutions, and action. Aiming to blame. Fumbling our way to a more secure future. It’s becoming too familiar. The candlelight vigil. The tearful teens clutching teddy bears and texting good-bye to parents who live …[ read more ]

As I watched the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Olympics, I experienced a range of emotions. Awe at the creativity of humanity. Respect for the training and athleticism of the participants. Wistful hope at the sight of the two Koreas marching as one. Sadness at the singing of Imagine by John Lennon. I love his …[ read more ]

It could be that I’m still stoked from the sermon I heard two weeks ago. It was a solid message with dynamic delivery. You know what I mean. Like the moment the pastor opens his mouth, you know you won’t be working on your weekly to-do list until after church. He preached on Jesus cleansing …[ read more ]