I’m so proud of the work a former student is doing to spread positive Christian messages to younger generations through the medium of rap.
All in Culture
Why the Church Needs Feminism (Part 1)
We tend to shy away from the word feminism because there’s a fear of bringing cultural issues into our churches.
Listen, Read, Act on Contemporary Issues Like Immigration
I started listening to immigrants, my views changed to a more collective understanding of what’s happening to us—humans all made in the image of God.
Baptizing an Iranian
During a time when controversy swirled on immigration, travel bans, and border control, I was able to stand before the church and declare, “Joseph, we are glad that you are here.”
My Final Breakup with Diets
I didn't grow up in the church so when I sauntered in at 19, it was the first time I had ever heard that my body was created in the image of God.
Saving Pastor In from Deportation
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Each person should suffer the consequences for the mistakes they make.
Ministry in Turbulent Times
With so much craziness in the air, what are leaders to do? Hand-wringing or trying to retreat to some happier time will not serve the people of God or God’s mission in the world.
#sorrynotsorry
As a Christian I have no tolerance for any sort of #sorrynotsorry theology or doctrine. There is no apology normally; just a demand for forgiveness without any confession of wrong doing.
Our Bodies Are Soul Vessels
Aren't we filled with the spirit no matter what size body we live in? Aren't we, as Christians, the people who should be spreading this message the loudest?
Texting as a Spiritual Discipline
I submit to you that the phone is a tool, just like communication itself is a tool. Every tool can build or destroy, and it's always the human behavior that determines the choice.
Social Media to Sanctuary: Moving the Conversation to the Pews
Jesus calls us into the uncomfortable to lift the voices of those previously unheard—so that when we hear #metoo, we can boldly respond with #nomore.
Control Syndrome
When we encounter those situations that we cannot control, instead of getting angry, we should examine why our lack of control troubles us.
The Samaritan Woman and the Church's Response to #MeToo
Is it too implausible that, instead of a sinner, Christ saw a woman who was a victim of abandonment and abuse in desperate need of his living water in a world that deemed her unworthy?
When the Children are Forgotten
As disciples of Christ learn to love, bless, and honor the children among us--both our own and those in our neighborhoods--we learn the spirit of Christ and cultivate the heart of Christ.
Heartbroken
I am heartbroken most of all that so much of the hatred is coming from those professing to be believers, Christ-followers.
For the Tears of Children (Houston)
God, I’ve watched the news,
one report after another;
and to be honest—
I can’t look anymore.
Dick Gregory: A Smile in the Struggle
May we live in such a way that when we are lying on our death bed, the only thing we have left to do is die. May we help the world smile in the midst of their daily struggles.
Overwhelming Harvey
I am at a loss of words in the face of hurricane Harvey. I know what it is like to lose everything.
A Prayer for the Gulf Coast - Psalm 69 (edited)
Save me, O God
for the waters have come up to my neck.
Psalms for Prayer (for Houston)
A few psalms to use this morning, this evening, and/or alone in your prayers for Houston and the surrounding area.