Christianity, Culture, Public Theology

I Want Less Celebrity-Focused Christianity

I love “Ducky Dynasty.” I laugh at Uncle Si’s crazy vocabulary, how Willie cannot get his family to work, and … Continue reading I Want Less Celebrity-Focused Christianity

Christian Leadership, Christianity, Culture, Devotion, Encouragement, Faith, Sermon

Reasons to Weep

I had a very painful experience this week. It was probably one of the most disheartening moments of my life. … Continue reading Reasons to Weep

Christian Leadership, Christianity, Culture

Another Round of Tough Questions for the American Church

Here are more questions that are on my mind for the church in America today: 1: Are we more worried … Continue reading Another Round of Tough Questions for the American Church

Christian Leadership, Christianity, Culture, Devotion, Encouragement, Faith, Life, Sermon, United Methodist Church

Celebrate with the Outsider

A common tool in group gatherings, whether it is a seminar or some other type of discussion, is to use … Continue reading Celebrate with the Outsider

Encouragement, Faith, Life

A Prayer for Today

Father God, On this day, so many of us will remember a day 12 years ago. We’ll remember where we … Continue reading A Prayer for Today