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From Knowing to Doing

There was a truck driver who attended the first church I pastored. He came across as a pretty simple guy. He was a contractor whose job it was to haul everything from gravel for building roads to oil rigs and to remove logs from the construction of said roads. This man was no “theologian,” but…

Accepted by God

With the creation of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it creates an opportunity to expand our connections in the world. I have had the chance to reconnect with people I grew up with along with other believers from around the world. One of the things I ask people regarding their connections is how…

What Makes Jesus Mad?

Gordon Ramsay, the famous British chef, is known for his temper and foul mouth. I recently watched a YouTube video where he appeared on The Tonight Show. As part of the interview, the host had a “Swear Jar” for Gordon to put money in every time he cursed. It did not take long for the…

The Path to Corruption

It seemed like a good idea at the time. We had spent the evening barhopping and partying with our classmates. Everyone was feeling “good” but now it was time to go back to our homes. Instead of listening to my own common sense by calling a taxi, all six of us crammed into a tiny…

Jesus, My Best Friend

This past weekend, I attended the funeral of a young man who lost his life in a hiking accident in the Rocky Mountains. As sad as the funeral was, it was touching to hear the tributes that were shared. His girlfriend, his sister, his dad and a few of his friends shared stories and shed…