Do you know what DTR stands for? It stands for “Define The Relationship.”  A DTR talk, while inescapable in dating, can also be one of the most awkward conversations you’ll ever have. But they’re essential, right?  This is the talk you have to have to determine the level of commitment that exists inside of the [...]

I believe one of the most obvious challenges in contemporary Christianity is we mistakenly assume that information automatically translates into transformation. However, knowing something is true does not in and of itself ensure that the truth will make a significant difference in our lives. James 1:22-25 Do not merely listen to the word, and so [...]

I had the incredible opportunity yesterday to speak with Jeff Henderson at an event we put on for the staff at Cross Point and Buckhead church. Jeff said something that I’ve been thinking about a lot the past 24 hours. He said, “Nobody is responsible for your spiritual replenishment except for you.” When I’m running [...]

For far too long the church has had an unhealthy and unrealistic expectation that all people should be at the same place at the same time. I love this quote from “When The Heart Waits” by Sue Monk Kidd, “If all souls developed in cookie-cutter fashion, we would have spirituality by duplication rather than by [...]

Living the Dream I’m excited to be a guest blogger here at Without Wax. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Pat Rowland, Family Ministries Pastor at Cross Point. My greatest passion (aside from my relationship with Jesus) is family. I’ve always wanted to be a Dad-I couldn’t wait to have kids. [...]