Can men and women just be friends? Seems like the age old debate, but as I get older I’ve come around a little on this one. I used to think it was pretty much impossible but now (with obvious guidelines) I think it can happen. In fact I think it’s important when it comes to [...]

Here’s a little confession. Despite the fact that I write a blog, a weekly message,  magazine articles and am currently finishing up my second book I really don’t enjoy writing all that much. Writing doesn’t really come natural to me. It’s a lot of work and forces me to spend more time alone then I [...]

So I’ve been on a message planning trip for the past 24 hours with a few pastor buddies. Few things inspire me like an incredible view… so here’s what I’ve been looking at from the patio… Not bad huh? If I can’t write a good message series here then it’s just not going to happen. [...]

Hey Church planters! You’re going to want to get this book. Darrin Patrick serves as lead pastor of The Journey in Saint Louis, Missouri, which he founded in 2002. Love this church and what God is doing through them. You can order the book HERE

We’ve talked about this before here at Without Wax but I’m bringing it back because I’m still struggling with this one.  Gage came home yesterday after school claiming that after 7 days of kindergarten he can now read. Is it just me or does it seem parents these days put more pressure on kids than [...]