OK, I planned on writing a short post this month about the state of evangelicalism in North America, then a few key individuals died... John MacArthur, Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, to name a few. Spiderman was a big deal in my early years, and then again later on, but I digress. The others were all … Continue reading Distractions to the message
Anabaptist 500
The 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement?! You don’t look a day over 200... We are living into a complicated history on a few fronts. Just yesterday the inauguration for the new commander-in-chief for the United States happened. It is the first time a convicted felon has been able to take the office of the … Continue reading Anabaptist 500
The problem with faith and power
Yes, I watched the opening ceremonies (mostly) for the Paris Olympics. No, I was not outraged. Actually, I was mostly impressed. Then I clicked on my social media to get into the shared experience of the Olympic games...because I love the Olympics. The back story... Even when they seem a little corrupt or the spirit … Continue reading The problem with faith and power
3 strikes and you are out!
“Don't plant your bad days. They grow into weeks. The weeks grow into months. Before you know it, you got yourself a bad year. Take it from me - choke those little bad days. Choke 'em down to nothing.” Tom Waits I recently preached on the passage from Exodus where Moses strikes the rock to … Continue reading 3 strikes and you are out!
