The possibility of failure is the antagonist of good writing. As long as we don't start, we've yet to fail, and even preachers are afraid of failure....
Read MoreI wasn't looking forward to it. The days preceding the Christmas Eve service were full of surprises that left me with an impression that the special service might be special for unintended reasons.
Read MoreRarely are we successful at trying to be as modern and sophisticated or old-school and simple as we think we are and should be. We're all a mixed up reflection of the people, environments, and circumstances that life throws at us.
Read MoreI don't make any claims as a film critic but from my perspective as a pastor and preacher the film was engrossing. It's a gentle critique of the modern world we inhabit, a world that can be a hindrance in our efforts to connect with God the creator.
Read MoreIs there a Twitter for sinners? A place to trumpet the family meal I miss because church once again is deemed more important?
Read MoreFor the past two weeks I've been preaching at a youth conference in Montreat, NC. Each night, I'm part of a team that plans and leads a complete worship service for an auditorium full of high schoolers from around the country.
Read MoreRight now, I'm sitting under a tree in Black Mountain, NC. The shade and strong wireless signal make this a perfect place to rest between two of the many meetings...
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