I have shocked some of my fellow Christians by not supporting legislation that would require prayer in schools or Bible classes in schools. I have shocked others by not voting solely based upon the potential for certain judges to be appointed to the Supreme Court. To be clear, this is not because I don’t care […]
Christmas
“Christmas,” we claim, “isn’t about getting.” I’m calling that out as a lie. It absolutely is about getting. Christmas without gifts isn’t Christmas. But it’s not just about getting a new sweater you’ll never wear or a toy you’ll be tired of in two days. Christmas is about getting a gift so great that it […]
Napkins
If sit down at the table to eat, I’m going to use a napkin. The only meal for which I don’t use napkins is when I eat lunch at work, which is only because I eat a sandwich and chips everyday, which even I can get through without a loss of dignity. Otherwise, if I […]
Beards
Beards that can be grasped by the hand are gross. Yes, I have a beard, but that’s how I know. I’m on the other side of the razor. Nobody knows the stubble I’ve seen So trust me: long beards are gross. They’re like nature’s petri dishes. The only way for junior high boys’ locker room […]
Always There
Every so often, my mind is pulled back to the story Jacob running away from his brother, Esau. Jacob is afraid that he’s going to be killed, and so he runs away to his uncle. On the way, he stopped to rest. While asleep, he dreams of God, of a ladder connecting heaven and earth […]
New Book: The Social Christian
Hello, friends, it seems that I’ve written a new book. Entitled The Social Christian, it was written based upon a class I taught at church on how we use social media. I absolutely think that everyone should read it. Of course, not everyone has $10 to plop down on a book, so my church and […]